Global Neurosurgery: Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls
Thursday – Friday, April 30 – May 1, 2020

The landmark 2015 Lancet Commission on Global Surgery stressed the dire need for surgery in a global context while presenting the vast inequities of access to safe, affordable and quality surgery. In the April 2019 issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery, Dr. James T. Rutka emphasized that the estimated gross domestic product loss from patients suffering from neurosurgical diseases will exceed $4.4 trillion over the next 15 years. There are approximately 50,000 neurosurgeons worldwide, but an additional 23,000 neurosurgeons needed to meet current patient loads, specifically in Africa and Southeast Asia.

This is a neurosurgical colloquium intended to educate, innovate, and foster a deeper understanding in Global Neurosurgery. A galaxy of international superstars will be joining us to address the various aspects of neurosurgery.

Call for Abstracts
We are accepting abstracts for the symposium. The submission deadline for abstracts is February 14, 2020. Notification of abstract status will be emailed by March 1, 2020.

This CME/CE certified live activity will take place on Thursday-Friday, April 30 – May 1, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson in Jersey City, NJ.