Neurosurgery Around the World: Education and Other Opportunities-Isabelle M. Germano, MD, FAANS, FACS Video

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In this video, Isabel Germano presents an educational activity offered by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons called Neurosurgery Around the World, Education and Other Opportunities. She discusses the current structures, limitations, trends, and future directions of neurosurgery training in different continents, focusing on the societies overseeing the education in each continent. Germano also explores opportunities for individuals interested in neurosurgical education and highlights the importance of collaboration and global involvement in improving neurosurgical care, training, and research. She mentions the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies and its Education and Training Committee, which aims to facilitate neurosurgery education and training worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Germano emphasizes the need for education to adapt to changes in demographics, rules and regulations, and technology, and she discusses the concept of scalability in education. She concludes by highlighting the importance of a global perspective in neurosurgical education and encourages viewers to embrace opportunities for growth and improvement. No credits were granted in the video. The video was presented by Isabel Germano, and she expresses gratitude to the faculty members involved in the educational activity.

Keywords

neurosurgery

education

opportunities

training

global involvement

scalability