State of African neurosurgical education: a protocol for an analysis of publicly available curricula

• DOI: 10.1093/jsprm/snac020
• Publication Date: 2023-01-13T23:58:28Z
• Authors: Setthasorn Zhi Ya...; Olaoluwa Ezekiel ...; Joseline Haizel-C...; George William Bu...; Celestin Bilong M...; Paix de Dieu Ngo ...; Adrien Tangmi Djabo; Yves Jordan Kenfack; Wah Praise Senyuy; Olga Djoutsop Mbougo; Nancy Abu-Bonsrah; Claire Karekezi; Thioub Mbaye; Landry Konan; Luxwell Jokonya; Andrew F Alalade; Ulrick Sidney Kan...
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

Abstract Background Africa bears >15% of the global burden neurosurgical disease. Yet to date, still has lowest workforce density globally, and efforts fill this gap by 2030 need be multiplied. Although past decade seen an increase in neurosurgery residency programs continent, it is unclear how these are similar or viable. This study aims highlight current status training as well differences within departments, countries African regions. Methods A literature search using keywords related ‘neurosurgery’, ‘training’, ‘Africa’ relevant names will performed on PubMed Google Scholar. If unavailable online, authors contact local neurosurgeons at identified programmes for their curricula. The curricula collected analysed against a standardized validated medical education curriculum viability tool. Results primary aim description In addition, perform comparative analysis Discussion first evaluate landscape pertinent themes that may used guide further research. findings inform health system strengthening programme directors, governments, policymakers stakeholders.