John Raaf Day Lecture
The Department of Neurological Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine is proud to recognize the accomplishments of John Raaf, M.D., (1905 – 2000), widely regarded as the father of neurosurgery in Oregon. Raaf advanced the profession during his years as chairman of neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Hospital by creating an outstanding resource for the neurosciences community in the Pacific Northwest.
The 22nd John Raaf Day Lecturer — Donald O. Quest, M.D.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Vey Conference Center, 11th floor, Doernbecher Children's Hospital
8:30 am Breakfast Buffet
09:00 am How to be a Neurosurgeon
10.00 am Break
10.15 am The Great American Songbook-High Standards
Dr. Quest began his career in general neurosurgery in 1976 upon completion of his residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University. His interests evolved into specialization in carotid artery surgery and cervical and lumbar spine disease. Over the years, Dr. Quest has become involved in the national neurosurgical organizations and has held a number of leadership positions. Through his interests in neurosurgical training and practitioner quality, he was elected a Director of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and went on to become the Secretary and Chairman. Following that activity, he was appointed to the Residency Review Committee for Neurological Surgery, on which he served as a member and then Chairman for 6 years. He is an Assistant Dean of Students at Columbia University, pursuing his interests in medical education. He continues his active neurosurgical practice.
Dr. Quest has been President of a number of national neurosurgical organizations, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and most recently the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Contact: Heidi Waldo 503-494-6207, waldoh@ohsu.edu
Past John Raaf Day Lecturers
- Lawrence F. Marshall, M.D. — 1991
- John A. Jane, M.D., Ph.D. — 1992
- Julian T. Hoff, M.D. — 1993
- Albert L. Rhoton Jr., M.D. — 1994
- Martin H. Weiss, M.D. — 1995
- Robert H. Wilkins, M.D. — 1996
- John M. Tew Jr., M.D. — 1997
- Donlin M. Long, M.D., Ph.D. — 1998
- Robert Grossman, M.D. — 1999
- William A. Buchheit, M.D. — 2000
- Russel Hugo Patterson Jr., M.D. — 2001
- Charles B. Wilson, M.D. — 2002
- H. Richard Winn, M.D. — 2003
- R. Michael Scott, M.D. — 2004
- David G. Piepgras, M.D. — 2005
- Edward R. Laws Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. — 2006
- Volker K.H. Sonntag, M.D. — 2007
- A. John Popp, M.D. — 2008
- William F. Chandler, M.D. — 2009
- Robert Spetzler, M.D., F.A.C.S. — 2010
- Roberto C. Heros, M.D., F.A.C.S. — 2011
- Donald O. Quest, M.D. — 2012
