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Arthur Day, MD, last week was named chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery. Day, who previously was vice chairman of the department, begins as chief July 1.
“During his five years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Art has proven to be a thought leader in clinical care, research and teaching,” BWH President Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA, said. “He brings a wealth of talent and wisdom to this leadership position.”
Throughout his time at BWH, Day has strengthened collaborations with his colleagues across the hospital, including Radiology and the Emergency Department, in caring for stroke and intracranial hemorrhage patients. As Neurosurgery chief, Day aims to strengthen the department’s practice and teaching mission and build on collaborations with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children’s Hospital.
“Our Department of Neurosurgery is the best of the best,” Day said. “I am privileged to take this role and expand upon the vision that so many talented individuals before me have created.”
Day also serves as residency program director for the BWH and Children’s Hospital joint residency program in Neurosurgery, as well as president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and chair of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. A nationally noted scholar, he has authored many papers and chapters on the nervous system.
Day received his MD from Louisiana State University and completed his residency at the University of Florida. He began his career at the University of Florida as professor and co-chair of his department.
Day succeeds Neurosurgery Chief Peter Black, MD, PhD, who decided to return to his roots of surgery, research and teaching. “I thank Peter for his leadership, vision and great service to the department and our hospital,” Gottlieb said. “I know he joins me in wishing the best for Art as he leads the Department of Neurosurgery that continues its promise of delivering the best care possible to our patients and support to their families.”