Dr. John Hurlbert, of University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, plans to start a new spine program at the University of Arizona in Tucson, according to Calgary Herald.
Here are five things to know:
1. Dr. Hurlbert commented he's moving to the United States to start a similar spine program to the one he co-founded at the University of Calgary in 1997.
2. Dr. Hurlbert commented the University of Arizona offers great opportunities for teaching and research.
3. He served as the University of Calgary spine program's first spine surgeon.
4. By heading to the United States, he said he will leave room for another surgeon at the beginning of his or her career to rise up the ranks at University of Calgary.
5. The University of Calgary's spine program now includes 11 spine surgeons and 15 neurosurgeons.