Roberto C. Heros, M.D., professor and co-chair of neurological surgery and residency program director, has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Harvey Cushing Medal.
The Cushing Medal is the highest honor given by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) to a neurosurgeon. The award, established in 1976 and given annually since 1977, recognizes an AANS member for distinguished service in the field of neurosurgery.
In his award letter, AANS president Troy M. Tippett, M.D., praised Heros for his selfless dedication to medicine and neurosurgery. "Your contributions to neurosurgical education, your efforts in helping to bring the XIV World Congress of Neurological Surgery to fruition, and your personal traits, scientific honesty... are models for all neurosurgeons and deserve the highest recognition our specialty can bestow," Tippett wrote.
Dr. Heros, who is internationally known in his field, joined the Miller School in 1995. He served as president of the AANS in 2002-2003, and is a past president of the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Heros also recently completed a four-year term as president of the World Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
"The Cushing Medal is arguably the most prestigious award an American neurosurgeon can receive," said Dr. Heros. "I am humbled but very honored by this recognition from my peers."
In congratulating Dr. Heros, Barth A. Green, M.D., professor and chairman of neurological surgery, says Heros is "truly the prototype of a ‘neurosurgical Renaissance man.'"
"What a wonderful role model for the generations of residents, fellows and students who have benefited from being on board during his long, productive and distinguished academic journey from Boston to Miami," said Dr. Green. "Roberto's work ethic, academic genius and unblemished integrity have now been appropriately topped off with this prestigious recognition. His home team at the Miller School is enormously proud of his selection for the Cushing Medal."
Dr. Heros will receive the Cushing Medal at a special ceremony on May 3 during the annual AANS meeting in Philadelphia.
