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Dr. Arthur Day - Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Arthur Day boasts more than 30 years of experience as a doctor and professor with numerous high-ranking institutions and organizations. He has acted as an Associate Surgeon with the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston. Previously, Dr. Day served with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he took on dual responsibilities as Director of both the Cerebrovascular Center and the Neurological Sports Injury Center. Before joining Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2002, Dr. Day served as the Program Director, Co-Chairman, and Attending Staff member of the University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery in Gainesville Florida. During his time there, he also served as a consultant neurosurgeon for the Gainesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital and for the Athletic Department of the University of Florida. In addition to his professional positions, Dr. Day has also participated in the leadership of many organizations, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Florida Neurosurgical Society, the Alachua County Medical Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and the Residency Review Committee for Neurosurgery. Dr. Day earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Following graduation, he completed his surgical internship in Birmingham, Alabama, and his neurological surgery residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. After he did a neuropathology fellowship in brain tumor immunology at the University of Florida, he joined the neurosurgery department staff at the University of Florida. Dr. Day practiced in that department for 25 years, eventually rising to the rank of Professor and Eminent Scholar in Cerebrovascular Surgery, before leaving for a Harvard Professorship in Boston in 2002. He currently holds medical licenses in Louisiana, Florida, and Massachusetts. An Alpha Omega Alpha member, Dr. Day has received recognitions and awards for his contributions to medicine. In 2009, Dr. Day was named one of the Best Doctors in America, Best of Boston Doctors, and one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer by Town & Country magazine.
Arthur Day's Publications
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News from the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Arthur Day
January, 2011
Noted neurosurgeon and Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dr. Arthur Day has held membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) since 1981. Dr. Day continues to look forward to new developments in the organization, such as the following:
In May 2011, ACS asked Congress to transition to a new form of physician payment for Medicare doctors. ACS would like the new system to eliminate the sustainable growth rate (SGR), and instead pay physicians fairly for providing quality health care. ACS Executive Director David Hoyt testified in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health to give his opinion on the outdated SGR system and to plead the case for a long-term solution. Dr. Hoyt explained that the first step toward Medicare reform is to immediately do away with the current fee-for-service model. He believes that a new payment system would both reduce costs and improve the quality of healthcare services.
In June 2010, the College presented the grand opening of its 10-story office building in Washington, D.C., that houses its Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. This division strives to create and promote public policy initiatives for both surgeons and patients. More than 150 people attended the event, with guests consisting of surgeons, health care professionals, local and federal government employees, and business leaders in the community.
Other news from the organization includes the offering of two ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Courses in 2011 through its Division of Education. The courses take place in Chicago, Illinois, in May and June. Concentrated four-day programs will provide a review of general surgery information, presented in case-based and didactic formats. Attendees will use self-assessment materials and electronically provided monthly review modules. General topics slated for coverage include surgery related to the breast, abdomen, and skin and soft tissues, as well as oncology. Additionally, faculty will address the subjects of perioperative care, surgical critical care, and trauma.
Another big event for ACS is the 2011 97th Annual Clinical Congress, which will take place in San Francisco, California, from October 23 to October 27. At the Clinical Congress, surgeons can expect panel sessions titled “Anastomotic Complications in Gastrointestinal Surgery: Bleeding, Leaks, Strictures” and “Advanced Emergency General Surgery: How to Stay Out of Trouble in the OR.” Other sessions will provide information on ethics, geriatric care, practice management, and vascular surgery. Some new topics will also debut at the 2011 Congress, such as “Creation and Maintenance of High Performance Teams in Surgery: An Educational and Operational Strategy” and ”’Meaningful Use’ of Electronic Health Records.” In addition, attendees of the Congress can view scientific exhibits, attend luncheons featuring discussions of difficult surgical cases led by experts in the field, and discuss membership in the organization at Town Hall Meetings.
In June 2010, the College presented the grand opening of its 10-story office building in Washington, D.C., that houses its Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. This division strives to create and promote public policy initiatives for both surgeons and patients. More than 150 people attended the event, with guests consisting of surgeons, health care professionals, local and federal government employees, and business leaders in the community.
Other news from the organization includes the offering of two ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Courses in 2011 through its Division of Education. The courses take place in Chicago, Illinois, in May and June. Concentrated four-day programs will provide a review of general surgery information, presented in case-based and didactic formats. Attendees will use self-assessment materials and electronically provided monthly review modules. General topics slated for coverage include surgery related to the breast, abdomen, and skin and soft tissues, as well as oncology. Additionally, faculty will address the subjects of perioperative care, surgical critical care, and trauma.
Another big event for ACS is the 2011 97th Annual Clinical Congress, which will take place in San Francisco, California, from October 23 to October 27. At the Clinical Congress, surgeons can expect panel sessions titled “Anastomotic Complications in Gastrointestinal Surgery: Bleeding, Leaks, Strictures” and “Advanced Emergency General Surgery: How to Stay Out of Trouble in the OR.” Other sessions will provide information on ethics, geriatric care, practice management, and vascular surgery. Some new topics will also debut at the 2011 Congress, such as “Creation and Maintenance of High Performance Teams in Surgery: An Educational and Operational Strategy” and ”’Meaningful Use’ of Electronic Health Records.” In addition, attendees of the Congress can view scientific exhibits, attend luncheons featuring discussions of difficult surgical cases led by experts in the field, and discuss membership in the organization at Town Hall Meetings.
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The Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease, Dr. Arthur Day
April, 2011
Leading neurosurgeon Dr. Arthur Day served as Guest Editor of the distinguished Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases for many years. The Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases is produced by the National Stroke Association and publishes original articles of interest to cardiologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and others caring for patients with stroke and related disorders.
Featuring highly specialized research papers, case reports, methodological analyses, controversies, and technical notes, the Journal focuses on the prevention and repair of cerebrovascular disease. The Journal’s clinical papers are primarily concerned with medical and surgical aspects of stroke, epidemiology, and imaging sciences, as well as stroke care delivery, outcomes, and rehabilitation methods. The Journal utilizes vigilant peer review and editorial comment to insure delivery of the highest quality of material to its readers. The Journal has recently embarked on a new mission to publish experimental research papers related to understanding the injury and repair of the brain.
Founded in 1984 and based in Colorado, the National Stroke Association is a non-profit organization focused entirely on stroke and is the only institution of its kind in the nation. Sustained entirely through donations, memberships, and grants, the National Stroke Association is a significant resource for stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. As stroke continues to be one of the three most common causes of death and a leading cause of serious disability in the United States, the need for supporting advanced research and education in the field is compelling.
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A Brief Overview of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Involvement of Dr. Arthur Day in the Organization, Dr. Arthur Day
June, 2011
Over the course of his career in neurosurgery and academia, Dr. Arthur Day has held a wide variety of positions within the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, joining the organization in 1979. Soon afterward, he became a member of the AANS Joint Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery, and over time thereafter, he served on the Executive Committee and performed as Newsletter Editor, Secretary/Treasurer, and Chairman. Concurrent with his involvement in the Joint Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery, he also served as Chairman of the Sports Medicine Section. Throughout the 1990s, Dr. Day operated in numerous capacities for the AANS, notably as an Executive Council Member in the Joint Section of Neurotrauma and Critical Care, Chairman of the Washington Committee, Chairman of the Scientific Program Committee, Annual Meeting Chairman, and At-Large Member of the Board of Directors. More recently, he served as Treasurer and Vice President of the AANS.
The history of the AANS stretches back to 1931, when founded as the Harvey Cushing Society and named after the father of modern neurosurgery. Since then, the AANS has grown into an international medical society, with over 8,000 active members across the globe. Among its many advocacy and legislative endeavors, the AANS focuses on tort reform, medical liability reform, pay-for-performance issues, adequate Medicare reimbursement, and patient safety issues. In addition, the AANS holds annual scientific meetings to address the latest technological advances and research in the field of neurosurgery, along with numerous options in the continuing medical education (CME) arena. Above all, the AANS seeks to establish a multifaceted forum to ensure best practices among neurosurgeons in the United States and elsewhere.
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