NREF president receives Harvey Cushing Medal from AANS

Each year, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) recognizes a neurosurgeon who has made significant contributions to the neurosurgical specialty through leadership, service and dedication. In 2014, the AANS bestows Troy M. Tippett, MD, FAANS, with its highest member honor, the Harvey Cushing Medal. Dr. Tippett will receive the award during a presentation on April 8, 2014, during the 82nd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, which takes place April 5-9, 2014 in San Francisco.

"Words cannot express how much I appreciate and love the AANS," Dr. Tippett said. "To receive its highest award is one of the highlights of my life."

Retiring from private-practice neurosurgery in Pensacola, Fla., Dr. Tippett remains heavily involved within the neurosurgical specialty arena, serving as the current President of the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF).

A former president of the AANS from 2009-2010, Dr. Tippett's volunteer service also includes serving on the AANS Board of Directors from 2004-2007 followed by a one-year term as vice president and president-elect before serving as the organization's president. From 2004-2007, Dr. Tippett also served as chair of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee. He also has served as president of the Florida Medical Association, the Neurosurgical Society of America, the Florida Neurosurgical Society and the Escambia County Medical Society.

Receiving his Medical Degree in 1969 from the University of Tennessee, Dr. Tippett went on to complete his internship at City of Memphis Hospitals and neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis.