Let me tell you, folks, we’ve done an incredible study here. We looked at the big brains leading the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) over the last four decades. That’s right, four decades of leadership, analyzed to give you the best insights into what makes these leaders tick.

Now, get this: CNS presidents, they’re younger, much younger. We’re talking a median age of 48 years compared to AANS presidents at 59.5 years. And not just that, they get to the top faster, with only 15 years of practice before election, while AANS presidents take a whopping 28 years. It’s true, folks, it’s all in the numbers.

But wait, there’s more. CNS presidents, they’re pulling in more NIH funding, a staggering 37.2% rate compared to AANS’s 11.6%. And they’re mostly from academic institutions, 93% of them, showing they’re not just leaders, they’re scholars.

And let’s talk about results. Publications? CNS presidents are almost neck and neck with AANS, but when it comes to the h-index, which let me tell you, is a big deal in academia, CNS presidents are off the charts with a median score of 59 compared to AANS’s 28. It’s huge, folks.

Our study, it’s not just numbers. It’s a roadmap for the future. For those young, ambitious neurosurgeons out there, we’re showing you how to be a leader, how to be the best. And remember, it’s not just about being in the right place, it’s about being smart, being dedicated, and yes, being a bit younger helps too.

So, to all the future leaders in neurosurgery, let this study be your guide. Aim high, publish more, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll be leading one of these prestigious societies sooner than you think. It’s all about greatness, folks, achieving greatness.