This course will bring together neurosurgeons and health policy leaders from around the world who are involved in the training and education of neurosurgeons in developing countries. These assembled leaders will review the current status of neurosurgery in developing countries and the neurosurgical support coming from North America and Europe, identify key factors for success in overcoming barriers for the development of sustainable global neurosurgery models, identify key failures, and identify ways for neurosurgery health care providers to get involved in a meaningful way.

TARGET AUDIENCE—NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
This course is designed for health care providers with an interest in improving neurosurgical care in developing nations. These providers include practicing physicians, residents and fellows, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, and medical students. The course will be of special interest to primary care physicians as well as those who specialize in neurosurgery, emergency medicine, neurology, trauma, and surgery.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
By the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• define global neurosurgery resources by region;
• understand the needs, obstacles, and successful
practices for developing programs by region;
• plan to become involved in neurosurgical program
development in their region of interest; and
• have defined a research area of interest and potential
collaborations to pursue this interest.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENTS
Weill Cornell Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Weill Cornell Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more info and to register: http://weillcornellbrainandspine.org/event/global-neurosurgery-2019-practical-symposium