Empowering Future Neurosurgeons: ASSFN AMPLify 2025-26 Award Recipients

As part of ASSFN’s strategic plan, implementation of the ASSFN AMPLify (Authorship, Mentorship, Partnership, and Leadership) program is a crucial step to enhance educational opportunities for neurosurgeons at different stages of their careers.

Fostering Mentorship & Education in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

The ASSFN AMPLify (Authorship, Mentorship, Partnership, and Leadership) program will provide funding with the intent of fostering a relationship with a mentor who will allow the mentee to gain more experience with a specific research or clinical interest within stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.

A key feature of the program is a three-month visiting fellowship at the mentor’s institution. This period allows mentees to engage in their planned research projects under the guidance of their mentor, while also providing them with the opportunity to acquire direct clinical experience.

Announcing 2025-2026 AMPLify Award Recipients

We are excited to announce four AMPLify award winners for 2025-2026:

Philip Ostrov, a resident at the University of Louisville will be awarded the opportunity for a mentorship experience with Leigh Hochberg at Brown University

Derek George, a resident at the University of Rochester will be awarded the opportunity for a mentorship experience with Jonathan Lau at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada

Mackenzie Hagood, a medical student at the University of Toledo will be awarded the opportunity for a mentorship by Assaf Berger at the University of Buffalo

Amardeep Sekhon, a medical student at the University of British Columbia will be awarded the opportunity for a mentorship by Stephano Chang at UC Davis

Congratulations to all the AMPLify awardees! We look forward to seeing their progress in the upcoming year.