Publications by authors named "Sylvia L Massawe"
Article Synopsis
- - The Dar es Salaam Global Neurosurgery Course was held in March 2023 to address the lack of local training for neurosurgeons in Tanzania, providing an alternative to overseas education which can be costly and burdensome.
- - The course trained 121 participants with a mix of local and international faculty using various teaching methods such as lectures, hands-on practice, and surgical simulations, despite some challenges like internet connectivity.
- - Feedback from participants indicated a positive impact on their neurosurgical knowledge, highlighting the effectiveness of international collaboration in enhancing local training and suggesting expansion into related topics for future courses.
Introduction: The Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine organises an annual neurosurgery training course in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The course teaches theory and practical skills in neurotrauma, neurosurgery, and neurointensive care to attendees from across Tanzania and East Africa. This is the only neurosurgical course in Tanzania, where there are few neurosurgeons and limited access to neurosurgical care and equipment.
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