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Match Day 2025
Congratulations to Our Outstanding SCOLI Team on Match Day 2025! The Spine Computational Outcomes Learning Institute (SCOLI) proudly congratulates all students and fellows on a fantastic Match Day…
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A Fortunate Fall: How a Game-Day Accident Led to a Life-Saving Discovery
For 73-year-old Barbara from Verona, Pennsylvania, what began as a simple trip to watch her grandson’s basketball game in November 2022 turned into an unexpected medical journey that…
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Bike Crash to Remarkable Recovery: Bob Keely’s Journey
At 57, Bob Keeley doesn’t do anything halfway. But when a mountain biking accident left him with a broken neck, he had to find a new kind of…
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Senior Fellow Rida Mitha Awarded Best Poster at Neurological Society of Pittsburgh 2025 Conference
We are proud to announce that our Senior Research Fellow, Rida Mitha, MD, has been awarded Best Research Poster at the Neurological Society of Pittsburgh 2025 Conference. Dr.…
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SCOLI Students Secure 2nd Place in Pitt’s Big Idea Competition with Innovative Spinal Implant Technology
We are pleased to announce that Ben Carnovale and Will Rabon, two marticulating medical students from our program, have been awarded second place in the University of Pittsburgh’s…
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Insights from the Latest Spine and Scoliosis Support Group Meeting
We recently held our Spine and Scoliosis Support Group meeting, bringing together patients, medical professionals, and staff for an informative and uplifting evening. The event featured educational presentations,…
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Celebrating World Neurosurgery Day: Honoring the Legacy of Harvey Cushing
Today marks World Neurosurgery Day, a time to recognize the remarkable achievements and ongoing advancements in one of medicine’s most complex specialties. This annual observance celebrates the dedicated…
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AO Spine Fellowship Opening for 2026-27 Academic Year
The PITT Department of Neurosurgery announces the 2026-27 AO Spine Fellowship, offering neurosurgeons advanced training in spine surgery at a top academic medical center. Key focus areas include…
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SCOLI Faculty Highlights from AO Spine North America Event
The PITT Department of Neurosurgery significantly participated in the 23rd Annual AO Spine North America Fellows Forum in Banff, Canada. SCOLI members, including Drs. Hamilton and Agarwal, shared…
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Innovative Neurological Care at UPMC – National Doctors’ Day
National Doctors’ Day honors the contributions of physicians, particularly at the Spine Computational Outcomes Learning Institute (SCOLI). SCOLI’s neurosurgeons exemplify excellence by combining surgical skills with compassionate care.…
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Pitt Neurosurgeon James Mooney starting new faculty position at Virginia Commonwealth University
We extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to James Mooney, MD, who recently completed his fellowship under Nitin Agarwal, MD, in complex and minimally invasive spine…
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Research Fellows Matched into Residency!
🎉 Congratulations to Rida Mitha, Raj Swaroop Lavadi, and Rohit Prem Kumar on Matching into Residency! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Rida Mitha,…
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