Christopher Shaffrey, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery; Spine Division Chief
Christopher Shaffrey, MD, chief of Duke Spine, has been awarded the Harvey Cushing Medal by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) at their annual meeting in Chicago, May 3-5, 2024.
The award is the highest that the AANS can bestow on a member. It recognizes distinguished service and accomplishments in neurosurgery as well as extraordinary efforts to advance the field. The award's namesake, Harvey Cushing, is considered "the father of modern neurological surgery."