Meet Jaehyun Shim, MD, a neurointerventionalist from South Korea! He believes diversity enriches us—not just as doctors, but as people. Additionally, it allows him to broaden his perspectives & connect with global practices. #WeAreNeurointervention

Meet Constantinus van der Wegen, a med student from the Netherlands! As an aspiring neurointerventionalist, he says diversity shows him there’s space for people from all backgrounds to thrive in a highly specialized, demanding profession.
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A more diverse workforce helps us ask better questions, design inclusive studies & develop solutions that benefit all patients... In a specialty where precision, creativity & compassion intersect, diversity is vital." – Stephanie Chen, MD. #WeAreNeurointervention

Hear from Michael Abraham, MD, on why diversity matters: "To grow, we must be open to our differences & see them as strengths. The world did not come to be where it is by one race, ethnicity, or cultural group but rather as people working together." #WeAreNeurointervention

Today’s #WeAreNeurointervention campaign features Charlotte Chung, MD, PhD! She says diversity in the field allows her to find like-minded mentors who affirm the possibility of success for her in this field as a woman, a transplant from Hong Kong, and a neurointerventionalist.

Today we’re featuring Leanne Y. Lin, MD, for our #WeAreNeurointervention campaign. She says diversity is essential in our specialty, where we draw from neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and neurology. The best care, she says, comes from multidisciplinary collaboration.

Say hello to Anas Al-Smadi, MD! He says diversity impacts his career because: "As someone from an international background, it's encouraging to see others with different paths succeed. It shows there's room for all of us to grow & make a difference." #WeAreNeurointervention

Meet Augusto Elias, MD, DDS. He says diversity fosters innovation. Different perspectives improve problem-solving and decision-making—both critical for delivering great patient care. #WeAreNeurointervention

We’re heading to New Hampshire to hear from Adrienne Moraff, MD! As chair of the #SNIS Community Engagement Committee, she says diversity matters because patients come from all walks of life—and so should the physicians who care for them. #WeAreNeurointervention

Erin Graves, MD, says that diversity in the field impacts her because early on in her career, she was often one of the few women in the room. Today, she finds inspiration in learning from other women in the field—and hopes to pay it forward by mentoring the next generation. #WeAreNeurointervention.

Today for our #WeAreNeurointervention campaign, we meet Peter Sunenshine, MD! He says that "Diversity always helps with thinking outside the box. Varied backgrounds create varied ways of thinking and can only help us to get the edge on treating various disease states."

Why is diversity so important? José de Jesús Gutiérrez-Baños, MD, believes that diversity enriches our understanding of different situations in our lives. He says more opinions lead to better case management! #WeAreNeurointervention

Today, we hear from David Altschul, MD, who says diversity brings new ideas and creative innovations to the field. As a member of the Women in Neurointervention Committee, he’s a strong ally to female neurointerventionalists—especially his wife, Dorothea Altschul, MD. #WeAreNeurointervention

Today, we are featuring Rosalind Lai, MD, for our #WeAreNeurointervention campaign. She says diversity in the field inspires her to pursue research & clinical care that not only advances the field but also creates opportunities for those who come from backgrounds like hers.

Meet @elghanemmoh, who is a Director of Neuroendovascular Surgery in Houston, Texas! He believes that diversity is important to our specialty because together, we are stronger. #WeAreNeurointervention

We're heading to Pennsylvania to feature Sumeet Singh Multani, MD, for the #WeAreNeurointervention campaign. He says that diversity in neurointervention is crucial, as it helps with problem-solving and providing the best possible care to patients.

For today’s #WeAreNeurointervention campaign, we’re featuring #SNIS member Neeraj Chaudhary, MD. When asked how diversity in the field impacts his career, he said that seeing diversity in practice demonstrates that long-held beliefs and barriers are breaking down.

Today, we are featuring Gregory J. Wong, MD, for the #WeAreNeurointervention campaign. He believes that since patients come from diverse backgrounds, it's important that providers understand their unique experiences. He’s also recently engaged — congratulations!

It's my favorite time of the year! Love highlighting our amazing members! 😍🧠 @snisinfo.bsky.social #WeAreNeurointervention

"Diversity enriches our field by providing a broader range of perspectives, experiences & problem-solving approaches to complex clinical & research challenges." Thanks to Katyucia de Macedo Rodrigues, MD for sharing her thoughts as we kick of our #WeAreNeurointervention campaign!