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Could the 2020s herald a new era of neurological sciences in Africa? The Association of Future African Neurosurgeons’ ExperienceDawin Sichimba, MD; Olaoluwa Ezekiel Dada, Medical Student; Yvan Zolo, MD; Lorraine Sebopelo, Medical Student; David Ulrich Dalle, Medical Student; Geneviève Endalle, Medical Student; Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye, MD; on behalf of the Association of Future African Neurosurgeons
Changing the status quo of neurological sciences in Africa will require bold and immediate action. Fortunately, interest in the neurological sciences is at an all-time high in Africa, and AFAN is at the forefront of this revolutionary wave. [Read Post]
Dawin Sichimba, MD; Olaoluwa Ezekiel Dada, Medical Student; Yvan Zolo, MD; Lorraine Sebopelo, Medical Student; David Ulrich Dalle, Medical Student; Geneviève Endalle, Medical Student; Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye, MD; Department of Research, Association of Future African Neurosurgeons
Global Neurology Morning Report: Not “Either/Or” but “Both”
Jeremy Moeller, MD, FRCPC, FAAN
The authors describe a program that many neurology residency programs could have up and running within a month or two, and they have provided evidence that it is feasible, acceptable and effective at building knowledge and changing attitudes. The question shouldn’t be whether we have either robust bidirectional immersive global neurology educational programs or technology-based virtual educational sessions. The authors provide a convincing argument that there are benefits to choosing both. [Read Post]
Jeremy Moeller, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine. Resident & Fellow Section Invited Commentary posted on November 8, 2021.
Stories from the Frontlines of COVID-19
The Teleneurology Revolution Will Change The Landscape of Global Health Work
Laura Speltz, MDThe teleneurology revolution will change the landscape of global health work and the Brocher Declaration can provide the road map to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and sustainable capacity building. [Read Post]
Laura Speltz, MD, Pediatric Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School
Invited Commentary: COVID-19: A grim reminder of my roots
Joshua Budhu, MD, MSThe loss of life and disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on my family and community are a glaring reminder of my roots and how our backgrounds influence health care outcomes. [Read Post]
Joshua Budhu, MD, MS, is one of the chief neurology residents for the combined Harvard Brigham and Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital neurology residency program. He is a native New Yorker and strives to provide equitable care for all patients. As a future neuro-oncologist, he hopes to address disparities in clinical trial enrollment for patients with brain tumors.
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January 21, 2020: Deanna Rae Saylor, MD, MHS of John Hopkins Department of Neurology interviews Laura Benjamin, MRCP, PhD, University of Liverpool Institute of Infection and Global Health; Robert J. Simister, MA, MRCP, University College London Hospitals, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery; and Orlando Swayne, MBBS, MRCP, PhD, University College London Hospitals, National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Find the Transcript
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Johns Hopkins Global Neurology Fellowship!
The Johns Hopkins Global Neurology Fellowship is a one-year program designed to give fellows first-hand experience in (1) caring for patients with neurologic disorders in a resource-limited setting; (2) developing clinical neurology training for medical students, internal medicine residents, and neurology residents in a resource-limited setting; and (3) completing clinical and/or epidemiologic research relevant to a resource-limited setting. Fellows will spend one year in Lusaka, Zambia, at the University of Zambia School of Medicine and the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) working in conjunction with Dr. Deanna Saylor. At the end of this one-year program, fellows will have obtained clinical, education, and research exposure in a resource-limited setting as well as significant experience in developing and working within cross-cultural teams. Please contact Dr. Saylor for more details. deanna@jhmi.edu
In his most recent post, Dr. Omar Siddiqi blogs about the power of relationships…and English Premier League.The ICNA is inviting applications from eligible candidates under the ICNA GBOD Fellowship program:
The GBOD Fellowships are aimed at a Senior Trainee or Junior Faculty (within 5 years of completion of training) to study the epidemiology of a specific neurological disorder in a region of high prevalence under the mentorship of a Senior Investigator. The goal is to obtain pilot data that could be used to apply for a larger external grant.ATTENTION: This is an excellent opportunity for LMIC Investigators to receive funds from the US National Institute of Health!
Mental Health Research Awards for Investigators Early in their Career in Low and Middle-Income Countries.A Shout out to Developments in Zambian Neurology - If one reviews the 2017 World Health Organization’s Atlases for neurological care in Africa, it is a depressing sight indeed. For a more promising and updated view of developments in African neurology including medical education and improvements in patient care, check out these two encouraging reports from Zambia:
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