Spine Universe Editorial Board

Dr. Dickman is the Director of Spinal Research and Associate Chief, Spine Section, Division of Neurological Surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix Arizona. He is also Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and a member of the Master's and Doctoral Supervisory Committees in the Department of Chemical, Biomechanical and Materials Engineering at Arizona State University Graduate College in Tempe Arizona.

While in medical school, Dr. Dickman received the Arizona Medical Student Research Fellowship. Following his medical degree from the University of Arizona, he completed his Internship at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, his Residency Training at the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Spine Fellowship at the University of Florida, Gainsville.

Dr. Dickman is a Visiting Professor in many of this country's leading medical institutions including Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, Emory University in Georgia, Loyola University in Illinois, University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Colorado Neurological Institute in Denver, and the University of Miami in Florida.

Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and the National Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Dickman is also a member of numerous prominent medical societies including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Cervical Spine Research Society, Joint Section of Spinal Disorders and Peripheral Nerves and the North American Spine Society. He has held senior leadership positions in several of these societies.

Dr. Dickman serves as Deputy Editor for the journal Spine, reviewer for the journals Neurosurgery, Surgical Neurology and Neurological Focus. He is also a member of the Editorial Board for NeuroOrthopedics and Contemporary Neurosurgery.

Scientific research is a major component of Dr. Dickman's work, and he has participated in numerous laboratory and clinical research projects as well as contributed to various medical inventions and product development projects. He has published hundreds of scientific articles, book chapters and abstracts and has given several hundred scientific presentations at national and international meetings.

When not helping patients or contributing to spinal research, Dr. Dickman is an accomplished tri-athlete.
Curtis A. Dickman, MD is on the Spine Universe Editorial Board.

SpineUniverse articles from Curtis A. Dickman, MD

• Clinical Trial Risks and Safety Measures: What is Involved?
  People who are thinking about participating in a clinical trial need to explore the risks.
• Clinical Trial Terms Defined
  Common terms related to clinical trials are defined.
• Clinical Trials from A to Z
  Most clinical trials are sponsored by pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, medical institutions, and foundations.
• Clinical Trials from A to Z - Key Questions
  Sample questions clinical trial participants may want to ask before participating in a study.
• Clinical Trials from A to Z - Key Terms
  Common terms used in clinical trials are explained.
• Clinical Trials from A to Z - Risks and Benefits
  While clinical trials are an important way to test a new medication or treatment, participants must be aware of the risks and benefits of the study.
• Clinical Trials: What Questions Should You Ask?
  Listed are many questions to ask before enrolling in a clinical trial.
• How Is a Clinical Trial Conducted?
  The way the clinical trial is conducted depends on the type of study.
• Neurosurgeon
  A neurosurgeon is a spine specialist who also treats brain disorders.
• What Are Phase I, II, III, and IV Clinical Trials?
  Clinical trials are conducted in four phases and the purpose of each phase is explained.
• What Are the Different Types of Clinical Trials?
  The five types of clinical trials are briefly described.
• What Are the Possible Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial?
  Some of the benefits to participating in a clinical trial are presented.
• What Is a Clinical Trial?
  Clinical trials are research studies using human volunteers to see if certain treatments are safe and effective.
• Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial?
  Before a clinical trial can accept participants, the study's sponsor must describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Who Sponsors a Clinical Trial?
  Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are two types of organizations that may sponsor a clinical trial.
• Why Are Clinical Trial Consent Forms Needed?
  The purpose of a clinical trial consent form is explained.