NeuroRounds: Virtual Clinical Experience
NeuroRounds: Learning to Think Like a Neurosurgeon
The difference between a medical student and a master surgeon is not simply knowledge. It is a mental model, a way of sorting through chaotic clinical information until patterns emerge and uncertainty narrows into precise diagnosis and decisive action under pressure.
NeuroRounds began as a live, closed-door experiment in medical mentorship led by myself and Maggie Fitzpatrick during her years as a medical student. On May 17th, Maggie received her MD degree, a milestone that I was proud to witness firsthand after years of shared case discussions, teaching, and mentorship.
As mentioned during last month’s NeuroRounds, we've been in the process of re-inventing the NeuroRounds experience. Behind the scenes, something much bigger has been building.
Medical education should not be gated by a time zone, an early morning slot, or an 80-hour clinical rotation week. High-yield neurosurgical thinking should be accessible exactly when you need it most.
We are completely rebuilding NeuroRounds from the ground up for 2026. We are moving beyond the early morning “Zoom box” and launching a dedicated, on-demand digital ecosystem. Think raw intraoperative walkthroughs, high-yield board review breakdowns, and direct access to clinical decision-making...all built to fit the fragmented, high-stakes reality of modern medical training.
We are not "cutting the ribbon" just yet. But bookmark this page and be sure to join our Facebook group. You can also subscribe to my newsletter at the bottom of this page.
Let’s get serious.
Learn More About Being a Future Guest
NeuroRounds is hosted by neurosurgeon Mark McLaughlin, MD and newly hooded MD Maggie Fitzpatrick, MS.
If you are a medical professional interested in guesting on one of our events, please contact us using the form below.
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It's "Resident Time".
See this short excerpt from our March 1st edition of #NeuroRounds. One of our attendees makes his call on how to proceed on a case. How did it go? If you joined our Zoom on Tuesday morning you would know how the whole thing went.
Our Robotic Future
See this short excerpt from our December event with special guest Dr. Tyler-Kabara; Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery and as Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UT Health Austin. In this clip she talks about the future of robotic implants. In this edition of NeuroRounds, Dr. Tyler-Kabara offered a compelling vision of the future of neurosurgery.
Arthroplasty vs Cervical Fusion
A student's question about Arthroplasty vs Cervical Fusion resulted in a conversation about the merits, the literature, and the future of cervical disc surgery. NueroRounds attendees learn from leading neurosurgeons.
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Your Residency
On October 5th we welcomed special guest Alex Valadka, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery at VCU, who joined Dr. McLaughlin in speaking to our students, residents, and healthcare workers etc. He discussed tips/tricks regarding careers in neurosurgery and neurosurgery residency.
See an excerpt (Oral Boards Questions).
