Call for Mentors and Global Collaborators
The AANS/CNS Pediatric Section is currently looking for faculty to provide mentorship for our inaugural AANS/CNS Pediatric Section Resident/Fellow Global Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Fellowship.
Deadline for mentor: February 15th, 2023
Mentor responsibilities for this fellowship include:
- Track record of collaboration with a global neurosurgery training program. Mentor must have visited and participated in surgery at the site at least once. Preference will be given to sites in LMICs.
- Provide mentorship for fellowship proposal and research project.
- Continue mentorship after fellowship for completion of research project.
- Provide a local mentor for the fellow if not able to be present on site for the duration of the fellowship.
Site responsibilities for this fellowship include:
- Ability to obtain a license for the fellow so fellow is able to participate in cases. Be able to provide liability coverage consistent with the norms for that site.
- Able to provide safe housing for fellow and provide for a reasonable level of safety for the fellow.
- Case volume: Minimum of 20 cases/month.
- Able to meet goals and expectations for the rotation. (see attached document)
If you are interested in being a mentor or global collaborator, please fill out the following below.
*Sponsored by the AANS/CNS Pediatric Section and the NREF Sangiv Bhatia HYM Fund.
Why Become a Mentor?
Expand Global Impact
Support education and strengthen pediatric neurosurgery programs around the world.
Mentor Future Leaders
Guide residents and fellows through meaningful clinical and research experiences.
Build International Partnerships
Create lasting collaborations between institutions and healthcare professionals.
Advance Research
Support collaborative projects that improve pediatric neurosurgical care globally.
Member Submissions
Contribute to the collective intelligence of the pediatric neurosurgery community.
Annual Meetings
Our regular assemblies serve as the cornerstone for professional development and networking within the pediatric subspecialty.
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