Global Neurosurgery: A Reflection from a Life in the Field

Neurosurgery global health memoir

During his training, neurosurgeon Robert J. Dempsey, M.D. was told that global health was something for infectious diseases and not possible in super-specialties. This is the story of questioning that belief, of addressing a massive need by working in the areas of need, going to numerous ministers of health worldwide and showing them that with the training of even a few neurosurgeons, we can complete a trauma system in their country.

By Robert J. Dempsey(Author)

A story every medical professional should read — explore more in Global Health, Medical Memoirs, and Neuroscience collections.