More Laboratory Simulations—Fewer Brain Complications: Prospects from the First Neurosurgery Laboratory in Iraq

Establishing the First Neurosurgical Skill Laboratory in West Africa: An Initiative for an Affordable Regional Education Center

“…The other alternative could be the use of animal (e.g., sheep) brain parenchyma to simulate the dissection of brain tumors. 3 , 6 …”

“…In addition, nonhuman models such as fresh sheep heads, chicken, swine feet, and peppers are used ( Figure 2 ). 3 , 6

Figure 2 Residents in training using nonhuman models. ( A ) The trainee is mimicking brain tumor dissections in a sheep brain.

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“…Among educational activities, cadaveric hands-on training is one of the most effective platforms to reduce the learning curve and decrease peroperative adverse events. 3 , 4 By spending considerable time performing dissections in a cadaveric laboratory, trainees can refine their microsurgical skills and familiarize themselves with modern surgical equipment such as microscopes and endoscopes.…”

Reinvigorating medical student mentorships in neurosurgery during the pandemic: Lessons learned from Iraq

“…In addition, shadowing the neurosurgery residents in the emergency department, operating room, and intensive care units was one of the main objectives for medical students involving the clinical side of the mentorship. [3] TRANSITIONING TO ONLINE TEACHING e new mentorship started on May 15, 2021. It included a 1-month online course focused on the basic required knowledge for neurosurgery.…”

“…In addition, shadowing the neurosurgery residents in the emergency department, operating room, and intensive care units was one of the main objectives for medical students involving the clinical side of the mentorship. [ 3 ]…”