Neurosurgery Training in Nepal: then and Now

Overview

Journal Front Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2023 Jul 10

PMID 37425350

Authors

Bipin Chaurasia

Rupesh Raut

Raushan Chaurasia

Amit Thapa

Affiliations

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Abstract

Introduction: Neurosurgery training lacks uniformity across the world. Differences in the methods of training adopted during the training period is one of the major problems encountered in the field of neurosurgery all over the world. Moreover, neurosurgery is not "one neurosurgery"; in other words, it is not a unified whole.

Material And Methods: In this study, we attempt to evaluate the present conditions of neurosurgery training in Nepal by exploring different institutions providing the training.

Results: Due to various factors and challenges, the neurosurgery training provided in Nepal varies in different institutions. Many travel abroad for training due to a lack of sufficient seats in training institutions.

Discussion And Conclusions: Despite the challenges, the future is bright for neurosurgery training in Nepal. With continued investment in education and training, and the adoption of new technologies and techniques, it is likely that the field of neurosurgery will continue to thrive and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the Nepali population.

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