Neurosurgery Around the World: Education and Other Opportunities-Najia El Abbadi, MD Video

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In this video, a neurosurgeon shares the situation of neurosurgery in the Arab world. He discusses the history of medicine in the Arab world and its contributions to the field. He also provides data on the number of neurosurgeons and the types of procedures performed in Arab countries. The speaker highlights the need for local training programs, clinical research, and accurate statistics on neurosurgical care. He emphasizes the importance of organizing and promoting neurosurgery through national societies and international collaborations. The speaker also mentions the opportunities and challenges in the field, including the changing neurosurgical pathology spectrum and the need for better education and training. He suggests developing subspecialties, implementing simulation training, and using electronic media for education purposes. The speaker concludes by discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurosurgical training and expresses hope for the future of neurosurgery in the Arab world.

Keywords

neurosurgery

Arab world

training programs

clinical research

statistics

education