Leaders of Neurosurgery: Jacques Morcos, MD, FAANS, FACS interviewed by Gregory Zipfel, MD, FAANS

In this powerful installment of Leaders in Neurosurgery, recorded back in 2023, Gregory Zipfel, MD, FAANS, chair of neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis, interviews his mentor and global luminary Jacques Morcos, MD, FAANS, FACS. Dr. Morcos shares his remarkable journey from war-torn Lebanon to the pinnacle of academic neurosurgery in the U.S. He reflects on the mentorship that shaped his career, his dedication to skull base and cerebrovascular surgery, and his passion for teaching and organized neurosurgery. Discover how his love of anatomy, math, and global connection drives his work — and why he believes mentorship, education, and international collaboration are essential to the future of the specialty. 📌 Highlights include: Dr. Morcos’ path from Beirut to Miami and the mentors who shaped his life His impact as an educator and builder of neurosurgical training programs Thoughts on surgical philosophy, leadership and work-life harmony The global vision behind his role as neurosurgery’s ambassador How organized neurosurgery can transform careers and advance the field Watch to witness the legacy of a leader who continues to elevate neurosurgery on a global scale. #Neurosurgery #SkullBaseSurgery #CerebrovascularSurgery #AANS #LeadersInNeurosurgery #MedicalMentorship #GlobalNeurosurgery #NeurosurgicalEducation #OrganizedNeurosurgery