International engagement by United States academic neurology departments: A national survey

Insufficient global health education in European neurological post‐graduate training: a European Association of Young Neurologists and Trainees survey

“…It may be advantageous to develop joint GH education programs in Europe in order to meet educational need and assure adequate quality. National and international bodies, including the newly formed European Academy of Neurology, should address the implementation of GH electives during residency training and delivery of GH teaching . In addition, the databases of the World Health Organization and the Global Health Section of the American Academy of Neurology provide important sources for improving knowledge and obtaining updates on emerging issues.…”

“…Further studies have suggested that, in addition to training on GH in the home country, working in another country might be beneficial for practicing neurology and the ability to recognize disease presentations without dependence on expensive techniques . As such, a proposed change to improve GH training would include financial support to give RJNs the opportunity to spend some time in a hospital abroad .…”

“…A recent survey by Stanley et al . addressed the important topic of GH and highlighted the need for professional societies to work collaboratively on a strategy to ‘go global’.…”

“…Although neurologists may be skeptical about their value in a resource‐limited setting, they deal with the health of migrants and refugees in developed countries. There is, however, a worldwide shortage of experts in GH . As with any career in academic neurology, the foundation for success in global neurology begins with pre‐ and post‐graduate education .…”

Global Health Education in Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Training Programs in the United States: A National Survey

“…Within neurology, recent data have provided a broad overview of engagement and opportunities among adult neurology programs in the United States and select individual experiences among trainees. 13 –17 Initiatives to establish interest in global health among members of the Child Neurology Society have been showcased at a recent Child Neurology Society meeting 18 ; however, no comprehensive evaluation of educational opportunities and collaborations in global health has been undertaken thus far.…”