Louise Eisenhardt, M.D.: First editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery (1944–1965)

Davey, Lycurgus M.

doi:10.3171/jns.1994.80.2.0342

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“…She also served as the first editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery from 1944 to 1965. 1 , 3 The world's first women neurosurgeons emerged in Europe in the 1940s: Alice Rosenstein from Germany, Diana Beck from England, and Sophia Ionescu from Romania. 4 , 5 These women were closely followed by Aysima Altinok in Turkey and Ruth Kerr Jacoby in the United States, who became board-certified in neurosurgery in 1959 and 1961, respectively.…”

Section: Diversity Issues In Neurosurgerymentioning

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Diversity in Neurosurgery

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Over the past century, the field of neurosurgery has evolved and expanded in various directions. Neurosurgeons have continuously pushed the boundaries of the specialty with scientific discovery and innovation. A diverse array of neurosurgical techniques, treatments, and new areas of study have emerged within the field. Meanwhile, the neurosurgical workforce has stayed demographically homogeneous throughout time. Certain groups remain underrepresented owing to systemic barriers based on social identities and categorizations, including gender, race, ability status, and others. In this article, we highlight some of the underrepresented groups in neurosurgery and chronicle the important contributions and achievements that individuals from these groups have made in the field despite structural barriers and discrimination. We present evidence from the basic sciences, economics, business, and other disciplines that illustrate that diversity is not only just but also the most rational pursuit for positive growth and advancement. Diversity is needed to enrich the specialty and augment its capacity to serve the heterogeneous population of patients that reflect our society. To promote equity and diversity in the field, ongoing deliberate, organized, and systematic efforts to change the status quo and make the field more inclusive are needed.

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Section: Diversity Issues In Neurosurgerymentioning

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Diversity in Neurosurgery

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“…3,18 Many women have identified obstacles to entry and success in neurosurgical practice, such as lack of mentorship and role models, systemic barriers that make pregnancy and child-rearing difficult or impossible, and frequent sexism among colleagues and patients. 1,[4][5][6][7][8]26,11,14 These injustices affect women of color the most; underrepresentation, institutional bias, and daily microaggressions rooted in both sexism and racism are compounded in their paths.…”

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One hundred years of neurosurgery: contributions of American women

Corley

Kim

Philips

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Journal of Neurosurgery

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The end of the first 100 years of any endeavor is an appropriate time to look back and peer forward. As neurosurgery celebrates its 1st century as a specialty, the increasing role of women neurosurgeons is a major theme. This article documents the early women pioneers in neurosurgery. The contributions of these trailblazers to the origins, academics, and professional organizations of neurosurgery are highlighted. The formation of Women in Neurosurgery in 1989 is described, as is the important role this organization has played in introducing and promoting talented women in the profession. Contributions of women neurosurgeons to academic medicine and society as a whole are briefly highlighted. Contemporary efforts and initiatives indicate future directions in which women may lead neurosurgery in its 2nd century.

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“…At the behest of the first editorial board and Dr. Fulton, Dr. Louise Eisenhardt was named the founding managing editor. 11 For the next 21 years, Dr. Eisenhardt, a neuropathologist who was most instrumental in several books central to the growth of neurosurgery, established and led the Journal's production. 14 Every manuscript was reviewed by the board and read and proofed by her.…”

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The history of the Journal of Neurosurgery: how the “White Journal” helped in the growth of neurological surgery

Prestigiacomo¹

2019

Journal of Neurosurgery

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As the Journal of Neurosurgery (JNS) enters its 76th year of publication, its role as a principal repository of the neurosurgical body of knowledge continues to rise. Following in the steps of earlier journals in other disciplines, the JNS was founded to help provide experts in the field of neurological surgery a forum to present and interpret the important data that have shaped the way the field is practiced around the world. Though not exclusive in its mission, the “White Journal” innovated the management as well as the delivery of information and has served as an example for neurosurgical journals born thereafter.As with all events, the foundational elements of the JNS are centered on the needs of the times. An understanding of the precipitating events and the individuals instrumental in its genesis and subsequent maturation brings to light the JNS’s main focus: to be the principal journal for the field.

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Louise Eisenhardt, M.D.: First editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery (1944–1965)

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Diversity in Neurosurgery

Diversity in Neurosurgery

One hundred years of neurosurgery: contributions of American women

The history of the Journal of Neurosurgery: how the “White Journal” helped in the growth of neurological surgery

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