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Pediatric Neurosurgery: “Hey, this IS brain surgery!” Joseph H Piatt, Jr, MD Class of ’72 Chief, Section of Neurosurgery St Christopher’s Hospital for Children Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who? Physician Surgeon Neurosurgeon Pediatric neurosurgeon

Who else? Administrator Investigator Teacher Politician Soldier

How? The Hill School – 1972 Swarthmore College – 1975 Penn Med – 1979 Internship, HUP – 1980 Residency, DUMC – 1986 Fellowship, HSC – 1987 Medical Corps, USA – 1989

How else? Tests SATs, MCATs, National Boards (x3), ABNS (oral and written), ABPNS (written) Licenses NC, WA, OR, PA, NJ Hospital privileges Professional society memberships AMA, AANS, ASPN, AAP

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What? Hydrocephalus Brain tumors Spina bifida Traumatic brain injury Craniofacial deformities

hydrocephalus

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brain tumors

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spina bifida

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traumatic brain injury Trauma is the leading cause of death among children older than 1 yr. Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability among trauma victims.

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prevention ATVs Air bags Air guns Bike helmets Driveways Gangs Golf clubs Horses Infant walkers Open windows Rope swings Playstructures Safety seats Seat belts Shopping carts Skateboards Television sets Trampolines

craniofacial deformities

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The invisible things of God may be clearly seen, being understood by the things which are made.