Without Borders

 Could the 2020s herald a new era of neurological sciences in Africa? The Association of Future African Neurosurgeons’ Experience

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; 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, MD

The 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, MS

The 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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