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To my parents, who taught me that with hard work and honesty, any goal is achievable.
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To all my residents—past, present, and future—who help me manage this underappreciated aspect of neurosurgical care.
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To the neurosurgery residents—past, present, and future—at the University of Rochester.
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—G. Edward Vates, MD, PhD