AN ALUMNUS of the Ateneo De Zamboanga University School of Medicine conducted the first brain craniotomy at the East Avenue Medical Center.

Dr. Ian Ray Caluscusin was one of the main neurosurgeons who led the first awake craniotomy operation.

Awake craniotomy is a delicate and challenging procedure wherein the patient is kept conscious and alert throughout the process. It is primarily done to perform brain mapping for the removal of tumors, lesions and other damaged areas of the brain.

Caluscusin, a member of AdZu Batch 2010,  is set to complete his senior year of residency training at the Makati Medical Center on April 2022.

“AdZU SOM’s innovative curriculum, mentorship and keen instruction truly molded a fine health specialist – one with a strong sense of excellence and Ignatian service,” it added.

“I am where I am right now because God placed me in AdZU SOM. I will forever be grateful,” Caluscusin said in a message to one of his mentors.