{"id":"ce56e8bd-c4e4-4290-8303-6b174fc35620","slug":"a-syrian-neurosurgeons-journey","title":"A Syrian neurosurgeon’s journey","authors":["Mohamed Kassem"],"abstract":"Background: The author reflects on their journey as a junior neurosurgeon from Syria amidst the turmoil of the Syrian conflict that began in 2011. After completing their training and obtaining their specialty certificate, the author faced the collapse of the healthcare system and the dire consequences of the ongoing war. Summary: The editorial narrates the challenges faced by the author while providing medical care in a war-torn environment, including the loss of colleagues, friends, and family members. The author describes their involvement in humanitarian efforts, vaccination campaigns, and the emotional toll of witnessing violence and suffering while striving to help those in need. Conclusion: The author expresses a deep desire for peace and a hope to return to Syria one day to teach the next generation of neurosurgeons. This personal account highlights the resilience of medical professionals in crisis situations and the profound impact of war on their lives and aspirations. Keywords: neurosurgery, Syria, war, humanitarian efforts, healthcare, refugee, conflict, medical education","thumbnailUrl":null,"publishDate":"2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.173405","categories":["Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"http://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/6435/SNI-7-6.pdf"}