Neurosurgery around the World: Education and Other Opportunities

Course Overview

This course reviews the current status of global neurosurgery, including organizations focused on increasing neurosurgical education throughout the world. It includes a detailed explanation of the similarities and differences in neurosurgical training on five continents. An emphasis is placed on the opportunities for collaboration in improving global neurosurgery education and training.

Faculty Information

Principal Faculty

Isabelle M. Germano, MD, FAANS, FACS
Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FAANS
Miguel A. Arraez Sanchez, MD
Najia El Abbadi, MD
Mahmood M. Qureshi, MD
Michael M. Haglund, MD, PhD, FAANS
Richard W. Byrne, MD, FAANS
J. Andre Grotenhuis, MD, PhD, IFAANS
Katharine J. Drummond, MBBS, IFAANS, FRACS

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Recognize similarities and differences in neurosurgical training.
Analyze the opportunities to participate in global education.
Discuss various ways to get involved in global neurosurgical education.

CME Accreditation

The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	Member: $49.00 Non-Member: $79.00 Resident: $49.00

Credit Offered:

3 CME Credits