CERTIFIED TRAINING FELLOWSHIP IN NEUROENDOSCOPY

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Format: 6 Didactic lectures

​The first module consists of three main focus points in Neuroscience, namely an overview of the human brain anatomy, the pathology of various brain disorders, and the basics of technical neuroendoscopic approaches.

Besides reviewing the endoscopic anatomy, the webinar engages the status quo of various endoscopic and microscopic approaches and techniques to take samples of tissue from brain tumors or the removal thereof in neurosurgeries. These approaches are explored in relation to various benign, premalignant, and malignant brain tumours, while also considering the diversity of brain lesion types. Apart from brain cancers, the webinar also assesses the current endoscopic approaches to hydrocephalus disease. While outlining the fundamentals of endoscopic surgeries is central to the scope of the fellowship programme, the webinar has also an eye for repair and postoperative care.

• Duration: 2-3 days

• Format: Live Surgery Course

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The second module observes in-depth various surgical approaches in practice. The candidates attend live surgery sessions as careful observation is key to attaining neurosurgical skills. Observing is a core practice of learning for the candidates to follow the exemplary surgery in precept and practice.

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Format: Interactive Group Discussions; One-on-one Teaching

The third discussion-based module is committed to decision-making and problem-solving practices of neurosurgeons in various clinical scenarios. The module covers the full spectrum of medical conditions in the neurosurgical specialty in relation to the management protocols of patients. By presenting different case scenarios, the candidates are trained in essential skills necessary to fulfill the core responsibility of patient care.

Online Zoom Webinar

• Duration: TBD

• Format: Interactive Group Discussions; One-on-one Teaching 

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The fourth module presents the challenges and opportunities that present themselves in carving out a career in the field of Neurosurgery. The career development forum engages the advantages and disadvantages and the perks and pitfalls of an international career. The question that drives the forum is how to factor in personality and character in taking up a career in Neurosurgery. Therefore, the discussion-based forum shines a light on the profile of neurosurgeons. Besides medical qualifications, passion and dedication are central to the work. The profession is at the least time-consuming. Intense patient contact also requires a high level of communication skills. The module facilitates networking opportunities while raising awareness of what the profession entails. As an introduction to the profession and the neurosurgical society, the candidates will be presented with first-hand experiences of neurosurgeons. Through brainstorming, the candidates together with the neurosurgical society also discuss the future prospects of personal careers specifically and the neurosurgical field in general.