Martina Stippler, M.D.
Vice-Chief, Division of Neurosurgery
Director of Neurotrauma, Beth Israel Medical Center
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
BIDMC/BMC Neurosurgical Residency Associate Program Director
Secretary, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Chair, Congress of Neurological Surgeons Foundation
Office: 110 Francis Street, Boston MA
Phone: 617-632-7246
Administrative Assistant: Nel
Research Assistant: Barshana Karki
Research areas
Traumatic Brain Injury Triage
My team an I developed a triage algorithm that help to identify patient with a low risk traumatic brain injury that can be treated in their community and forgo transfer to tertiary referral centers.
Moral Injury and Burnout
I am investigating the connection between moral injury, burnout, and futile surgeries in neurosurgery. My hypothesis is that incorporating communication training and implementing best practices from palliative care for goal-of-care discussions can prevent futile surgeries. This approach can aid in delivering care aligned with patients' goals, potentially reducing rates of moral injury and burnout among neurosurgeons.
Medical Eduction
My aim is to revolutionize continuing medical education by advocating for active teaching techniques that prioritize hands-on experience and foster a sense of joy and dedication to lifelong learning among healthcare professionals. Embracing an active teaching approach is crucial for building a cohesive knowledge foundation that integrates new and impactful insights, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare provided to our patients.
Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought"
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
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