• World Neurosurg · Nov 2021

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    Educating the Next Generation of Global Neurosurgeons: Competencies, Skills, and Resources for Medical Students Interested in Global Neurosurgery.

    • Nathan A Shlobin, Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye, Ahmad Ozair, Rosaline de Koning, Yvan Zolo, Irena Zivkovic, Milagros Niquen-Jimenez, Clémentine K Affana, Leslie Jogo, Gobti Beltus Abongha, Deen L Garba, and Gail Rosseau.
    • Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA; World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Global Neurosurgery Committee, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland; Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery; G4 Alliance, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Electronic address: nathan.shlobin@northwestern.edu.
    • World Neurosurg. 2021 Nov 1; 155: 150-159.

    BackgroundGlobal neurosurgery operates at the intersection of neurosurgery and public health. Although most global neurosurgery initiatives have targeted neurosurgeons and trainees, medical students represent the future of global neurosurgery.MethodsA narrative review of the literature regarding research methodology, education, economics, health policy, health advocacy, relevant to global neurosurgery was conducted.ResultsWe summarize pearls that all medical students interested in global neurosurgery should know.DiscussionTo become effective agents of change within global neurosurgery, medical students must master competencies of motivation, organization, collaborativeness, dependability, flexibility, resilience, creative problem-solving, ethical thinking, cultural humility, and global awareness and gain knowledge and skills regarding research, education, policy making, and advocacy. Discussions with neurosurgeons and trainees, neurosurgery interest groups, conferences, university global neurosurgery initiatives, and student organizations represent opportunities for learning and becoming involved in global neurosurgery.Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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