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The Global Neurosurgery Program, seated in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery, is dedicated to fostering excellence in neurosurgical practices across borders, empowering healthcare professionals and trainees and advancing patient care globally. Through training, mentorship and experiential learning opportunities, we aim to shape compassionate, skilled neurosurgeons who can navigate and address the complexities of neurosurgical care on a global scale.


Mission and Vision

At the core of our mission lies a commitment to global health education, program development and research collaboration.

We strive to equip future generations of neurosurgeons to actively engage in providing neurosurgical care globally, foster stronger collaboration within the global neurosurgical community, and bolster the development capacity of neurosurgical services.

Program Objectives

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy

Through advocacy efforts, policy research and engagement with policymakers and international organizations, we aim to influence global health agendas and shape policy frameworks by advancing initiatives that prioritize and support the needs of neurosurgeons and patients worldwide.

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Education and Collaboration

Education and Collaboration

Through collaborative training, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities, we aim to shape compassionate, skilled neurosurgeons who can navigate and address the complexities of neurosurgical care on a global scale and excel in diverse global healthcare landscapes.

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Global Partnerships

Global Partnerships

Our program is committed to enhancing global health by facilitating global visits to and from our international partner sites. These visits offer research training, educational opportunities and research and quality improvement projects. 

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Intersurgeon

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This virtual mapping platform, co-founded by Global Neurosurgery Program Director James Johnston, M.D., plays a critical role in fostering connections within the global surgery community to advance clinical care, teaching, training, research and the provision and maintenance of surgical equipment. With the original aim to build partnerships between pediatric neurosurgery teams, InterSurgeon’s reach has expanded significantly through collaborations with organizations advocating for surgical, obstetrics, trauma, and anesthesia care, such as the G4 Alliance. This evolution has broadened InterSurgeon’s focus, transforming this platform in a hub for fostering partnerships across all facets of global surgery. InterSurgeon provides insight into existing activities, gaps in services, and partnerships opportunities, while facilitating immediate connectivity and concrete action.

To visit the Global Neurosurgery Program profile at InterSurgeon click here.

Program Development Phases

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation are crucial for global health intervention. We aim to track and report information on our projects and its intended results and determine the impact or value of our projects. We have established indicators that can provide information about the outcomes of all the elements of our program.