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Dr. Epstein is the Recipient of an AANS Honorary Recognition for International Neurosurgical Leaders

At the AANS International Reception & Award Program of the 79th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, Hyatt Regency in Denver, CO, on April 11, 2011, Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS received an Honorary Recognition by Christopher M. Loftus, MD, FACS.

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Dr. Epstein is appointed Co-Chair to the Colorado Medical Society Continuing Medical Education Committee

Dr. Epstein wears many hats and has been active in organized medicine throughout her career. Her leadership skills, physician advocacy, expertise and participation in continuing medical education has recently been of benefit to the Colorado Medical Society. In her role as 2011 Co-chair of the Continuing Medical Education Committee along with Michael Pramenko, MD (2011 CMS President) and several committee members, she is actively involved in obtaining accreditation for the CMS as an ACCME provider.

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Dr. Epstein serves as a Boulder County Medical Society Delegate and is appointed to the Colorado Medical Society Constitution & Bylaws Committee

The 2010 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates of the Colorado Medical Society Meeting was held at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa and Conference Center in Vail, CO, September 9-12, 2010. Dr. Epstein, served as a Delegate and participated in ongoing policy making and business conducted by the largest physician organization in Colorado. In addition, Dr. Epstein has been appointed to the CMS CME Committee and to the BCMS Executive Committee.

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Dr. Epstein is the 2011 President-Elect for The American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons
The American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons has selected Clara Raquel Epstein, MD as the 2011 President Elect to the Board of Directors. The Academy unanimously voted for Dr. Epstein at the Board of Directors' Meeting during the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of The American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons held June 6, 2008 in Reno, NV.

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Clara Raquel Epstein, MD Elected to The American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors
The American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons is pleased to announce the election of Clara Raquel Epstein, MD to the Board of Directors at the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, June 6-7, 2008, Reno, NV.

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Clara Raquel Epstein, MD Nominated for the 2008 AMA MAC At-Large Representative Candidacy
Dr. Epstein brings over twenty years of unique experiences in health care disparities to benefit organized medicine and the recipients of health care. She has contributed to provide public education and awareness for colleagues, health care providers and various patient populations both nationally and internationally.

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Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, Receives Silver Medal
At the last International Neurosurgical meeting in Mexico City, XIX Congreso Mexicano de Cirugia Neurologica, Dr. Epstein was honored as an invited international quest speaker and lecturer. Dr. Rogelio Revuelta, president of the Mexican Congress of Neurological Surgeons, presented Dr. Epstein with an engraved silver medal in appreciation of her contributions.

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Dr. Epstein, Co-founder of Neurocirujanas
Dr. Epstein will function as an ongoing Liaison to the organization from the U.S. There are currently 33 women neurosurgeons practicing in Mexico who are represented by Neurocirujanas. Dr. Epstein also had the honor of contributing to www.neurocirujanas.org, their new web site.

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Dr. Clara Epstein:
Increasing Latin@ Presence in the Medical Field

Over the years, ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? has served as the vehicle to learn more about people and stories that deserve acknowledgment and recognition. Several months ago, we learned about Dr. Clara Epstein; a neurosurgeon, Clinical Instructor and House Staff Physician in the Department of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Epstein is internationally recognized in her professional field and also has a leadership role in promoting cultural awareness and increasing access to Latin@s in their medical career. Epstein’s experience includes two clinical post-graduate fellowships in Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders, and in Clinical Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Neurosurgery. She has authored numerous scientific papers and professional publications and has held various leadership positions in national and international organizations aimed at the betterment and development of neurosurgery and, more specifically, of Latin@ women in the field.

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Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, Appointed to AMA Committee, Honored for Collaborative Research
At the last American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, the AMA appointed Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, a Steering Committee Member of the American Medical Association Minority Actions Consortium Hispanic Physician Outreach Initiative.

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Dr. Epstein exhibits at The OSU 15th Annual Faculty and Staff Art Exhibition 2006 August 22, 2006 - October 22, 2006
Dr. Epstein will be exhibiting her painting at the juried art show. Her painting is entitled Late Night (Acrylic on Hand-stretched Canvas - 48" x 48").

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