• Nqobile S Thango, Guilherme Ceccato, Ronnie E Baticulon, Roxanna Garcia, Angelos Kolias, Nathan A Shlobin, Kemel A Ghotme, Mahmood M Qureshi, Gail Rosseau, and Luis A Borba.
• Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
• Neurosurgery. 2024 Aug 26.

AbstractEducation and training are essential components of global neurosurgery because they provide a sustainable solution to address the workforce deficits in the neurosurgical burden of disease. Neurosurgery training programs and opportunities exist in most areas of the world, but some countries still lack formal mechanisms to train future generations. In this special article, we review the neurosurgical workforce deficit, characterize factors influencing the absence or inadequacy of neurosurgical training, and identify strategies that could facilitate global efforts in building a stronger workforce. We summarize the key neurosurgical training models worldwide and the factors influencing the standardization of neurosurgical education by region. In addition, we evaluate the "brain drain" issue in the larger context of the healthcare workforce and propose solutions to mitigate this phenomenon in neurosurgical practice. Future generations of neurosurgical trainees depend on our efforts to intensify and expand education and training in this new virtual era. As we look to the future, we must prioritize education to strengthen the future neurosurgeons who will lead and shape the frontiers of our field.Copyright © Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2024. All rights reserved.

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