Neurosurgery Around the World: Education and Other Opportunities-Michael M. Haglund, MD, PhD, FAANS Video

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This video is a presentation by Dr. Michael Haglund, a professor of neurosurgery and global health at Duke University, discussing the issue of global neurosurgery equity in education and research. He highlights the lack of access to surgical care for 5 billion people worldwide and the need for more surgeons. He specifically focuses on the situation in East Africa, where there is a severe shortage of neurosurgeons. Dr. Haglund shares his experiences working in Uganda and the challenges faced there, including the lack of technology, operating facilities, and training programs. He discusses the efforts made by his team to improve the situation, including the donation of equipment, the establishment of training programs, and the twinning approach of sending teams of medical professionals on regular trips. He also shares the progress made, such as the increase in the number of neurosurgeons and the establishment of neurosurgery hospitals in Uganda. The presentation also touches on the research conducted by Dr. Haglund's team, particularly in the areas of traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of global neurosurgery efforts and the need for collaboration and support to improve access to care in underserved regions.

Keywords

global neurosurgery equity

access to surgical care

shortage of neurosurgeons

Uganda

training programs

underserved regions