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WFNS YNF: Global Neurosurgery Research Survey

The World Federation of Neurological Societies (WFNS) Young Neurosurgeons Forum are interested in assessing the global research climate. Answer our online survey on Global Neurosurgery Research: Capacity, Output, and Barriers. We hope to get responses from neurosurgical trainees and neurosurgeons…

Global Training Project 2021: Leading Cadaver-free Neurosurgery Education

The Young Neurosurgeons Forum, in collaboration with UpSurgeOn, the Global Health Research Group on Neurotrauma and BrainBook, is pleased to present the first Global Training Project 2021, a no-profit initiative consisting of a series of innovative "cadaver-free" courses totally based…

Becoming an academic neurosurgeon: A short course in research, methodology and output

We are excited to announce the “introductory symposium” for the research course hosted by Young African Neurosurgeons Forum (YoungCAANS): Becoming an academic neurosurgeon: A short course in research, methodology and output24th of April Neuroscientist Dr. Ursula Rohlwink has brought neurosciences…

COVID-19 and Neurosurgical Training in LMICs

The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Young Neurosurgeons Forum in conjunction with the Global Neurosurgery Committee is proud to announce a multipart webinar series on Global Neurosurgery. Each webinar will consist of a multinational expert panel of speakers who will…

Long-term Follow-up of Patients in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This study, which is coordinated by the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Neurotrauma, aims to understand neurosurgeons’ experiences of long-term follow-up of patients with neurosurgical conditions in Low- and Middle-income Countries. If you are a neurosurgeon working in a low- or…

Neurosurgical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic in LMICs Focusing on Ethiopia

Join us on May 22, 2020, 12:00 PM BST (2:00 PM local time) in this webinar on "Neurosurgical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic in LMICs with a Focus on Ethiopia." Zoom Meeting ID: 873 5941 7557Password: 035333 Here's the list…

Neurosurgical Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the greatest burden of neurotrauma. However, most of the research published in scientific journals originates from high-income countries. Evidence originating in high-income countries may not be generalisable to LMICs, therefore it is important to nurture…