June 2, 2015 by wedandy

Dandy Brazil Collaborative Meeting

Joint Meeting of
XVI Congresso Da Academica Brasileira De Neurocirurgia
&
The Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society

June 2 – 6, 2015
Atibaia, Brazil

Meeting Leadership

L to R, Professors Edson Mendes Nunes (Secretary of ABNC), Modesto Cerioni Junior (President of Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery), Marcos Maldaun (President of SNOLA & Vice President of XVI Congress of Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery), Saleem Abdulrauf (President of the Dandy Society), Representative-Saulo Pedroso (Governor of Atibaia District), Paulo Henrique Pires de Aguiar (President of XVI Congress of Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery), Edgardo Spagnuolo (President of FLANC), Jose Marcos Rotta (National Honorary President of XVI Congress of Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery), Marcos Tatagiba (International Honorary President of XVI Congress of Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery), and Jean de Oliveira (Representative of Neurosurgical Society of Sao Paulo).

Brazil Neurosurgery 101 for Medical Students

May 31, 2015

Sao Paulo, Brazil

brazil2015-IMG_2273-web2 — The inaugural Brazil Neurosurgery 101 was held at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE). Pictured above Professors Abdulrauf (Dandy President) and de Oliveira (Dandy Brazil Chapter Secretary) with the first Brazil Neurosurgery 101 for medical students. May 31st, 2015.

I Interliga Brasileiro de Neurocirurgia Summit of Brazil’s Medical Schools’ Neurosurgery Interest Groups

Professor Abdulrauf (Dandy President) with students from neurosurgery interest groups from throughout Brazil at the Universidade Sao Francisco in the state of Sao Paulo. June 1st, 2015.

Dandy South America 2015 Medal for Leaders in Education

Professor Paulo Henrique Pires de Aguiar (President of the Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery and President of the Brazilian Chapter of the Dandy Society) was awarded the 2015 Dandy South America Medal for Leaders in Education at the Joint Meeting held in Atibaia, Brazil. June 4th, 2015.

Dandy President Awarded the Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery International Integration Medal

The medal was awarded at the official ceremony of the Brazilian Academy on June 3rd, 2015, Atibaia, Brazil. At the side of Prof. Abdulrauf (Dandy President), are two of Brazil's upcoming exceptional neurosurgeons, Dr. Paulo Porto de Melo (right), Dr. Breno Nery (left), both have been mentored by the Dandy President. — The medal was awarded at the official ceremony of the Brazilian Academy on June 3rd, 2015, Atibaia, Brazil. At the side of Prof. Abdulrauf (Dandy President), are two of Brazil’s upcoming exceptional neurosurgeons, Dr. Paulo Porto de Melo (right), Dr. Breno Nery (left), both have been mentored by the Dandy President.

Medical Student Testimonials

…Prof. Abdulrauf is an awesome doctor and was able to teach so much in such a short time. Im very happy to be part of the first Dandy 101 course in Brazil. Looking forward for the next one.

– Ciro Eduardo Meira Fortes, Universidade Severino Sombra

I thought the course was amazing. To begin with, Prof. Abdulrauf not only gave an excellent class, but also motivated all students that were there to get to know Neurosurgery by knowing Neuroanatomy – which is fundamental. The interactive kind of class gave us the opportunity to think together and learn a lot more than the old-fashioned kind of class. I was very happy to be there and hope there are other courses in Brazil, maybe longer!

– Daniela Macêdo de Moraes, Unifesp/ Hospital São Paulo

It was an amazing experience. Usually there aren’t many courses regarding Neurosurgery in Brazil, especially with foreign teachers. Hearing a lecture in another language is really important to test your knowledge and your comprehension on a subject, considering you have to double your attention in order to understand everything. In other words, it was a very enriching experience and I’d like to repeat it, if possible.

– Nathalia Rabello da Silva Sousa, FAMERP

It was a very interesting 101 course and increased my knowledge about neurosurgery. It’s a complicated area of medicine and the physicians made it all so clear, I really enjoyed it. Very good.

– Juliana Keiko Toyoda, Universidade de Marilia

The course was great!! It taught us not only techinical aspects about medicine, but also gave us a whole new perspective of the neurosurgical specialty, both professionally and personally.

We also had the opportunity of getting to know Prof. Abdulrauf, who got really interested in us and our projects. He was really “accessible”, and encouraged us on our path to neurosurgery and through medicine itself.
– Patrick Moro Mariano, Universidade São Francisco

The course was a contribution to my graduation. I enjoyed the way the content was exposed. Would like more such events in Brazil.
– Renan Binatti da Silva, Universidade São Francisco