OBJECTIVE Surgery lacks women and racial minorities that are underrepresented in
medicine (UIM). This systematic review evaluates interventions used to promote diversity in …

Background Medical students are important team members and will be potential healthcare
providers in neurosurgery or other medical fields. We performed a systematic review …

Background Since 2011, more women than men have graduated from medical school, yet
there remains a paucity of female physicians in surgical specialties. After the 2018 …

OBJECTIVE Although women account for 50% of medical school graduates, less than 30%
of neurosurgery residency applicants and less than 10% of neurosurgeons are female. In …

OBJECTIVE Current data on fellowship choice and completion by neurosurgical residents
are limited, especially in relation to gender, scholarly productivity, and career progression …

OBJECTIVE Gender disparities in neurosurgery have persisted even as the number of
female medical students in many countries has risen. An understanding of the current …

Objective Recent years have witnessed an increase in articles describing factors influencing
medical student recruitment in neurosurgery, such as undergraduate preparation, impact of …

ABSTRACT Background/Objective: To identify factors associated with underrepresentation
of women in the largest medical specialties. Methods: The authors obtained specialty …

Neurosurgery in Kenya is a fast-growing specialty with a rich and engaging history [1] just
similar to reports from in India [2]. Given the high patient burden and the diverse spectrum of …

Conclusions Research fellowships facilitate invaluable learning, research, mentorship, and
career development opportunities for medical students interested in neurosurgery careers …