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Educating the Next Generation of Global Neurosurgeons: Competencies, Skills, and Resources for Medical Students Interested in Global Neurosurgery

2021; Elsevier BV; Volume: 155; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.wneu.2021.08.091

1878-8769

Nathan A. Shlobin, Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye, Ahmad Ozair, Rosaline de Koning, Yvan Zolo, Irena Živković, Milagros Niquen-Jimenez, Clémentine K. Affana, Leslie Jogo, Gobti Beltus Abongha, Deen L. Garba, Gail Rosseau,

Organ Donation and Transplantation

Global neurosurgery operates at the intersection of neurosurgery and public health. Although most global neurosurgery initiatives have targeted neurosurgeons and trainees, medical students represent the future of global neurosurgery.A narrative review of the literature regarding research methodology, education, economics, health policy, health advocacy, relevant to global neurosurgery was conducted.We summarize pearls that all medical students interested in global neurosurgery should know.To become effective agents of change within global neurosurgery, medical students must master competencies of motivation, organization, collaborativeness, dependability, flexibility, resilience, creative problem-solving, ethical thinking, cultural humility, and global awareness and gain knowledge and skills regarding research, education, policy making, and advocacy. Discussions with neurosurgeons and trainees, neurosurgery interest groups, conferences, university global neurosurgery initiatives, and student organizations represent opportunities for learning and becoming involved in global neurosurgery.