{"id":"a7cd2e13-d519-40ff-a915-b60f59087d50","slug":"wanted-volunteers-to-help-people-throughout-the-world","title":"Wanted: Volunteers to help people throughout the world","authors":["Jorge Lazareff","Samer S. Hoz","James I. Ausman","A. Hadi Al Khalili","Seyed Ali Khonsary","Nancy E. Epstein"],"abstract":"Background: Since its inception in 2010, Surgical Neurology International (SNI) has focused on disseminating knowledge about central nervous system pathologies globally. The platform has fostered collaboration among neurosurgeons, neurologists, and researchers, particularly emphasizing contributions from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Summary: In 2021, SNI expanded its educational offerings by organizing a summit on neurosurgical sub-specialties, featuring speakers from around the world, including significant participation from LMIC neurosurgeons. The SNI Digital initiative has sponsored numerous educational programs, including interactive lectures and research reviews, aimed at enhancing the skills of young neurosurgeons and students. Conclusion: SNI and SNI Digital are actively seeking volunteers to contribute to their global educational efforts, which aim to improve knowledge exchange and clinical practice in neurosurgery. The initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in international collaboration and mentorship in the field of clinical neurosciences. Keywords: neurosurgery, education, global collaboration, LMIC, SNI Digital, volunteers, mentorship, clinical neurosciences","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/general-neurosurgery.png","publishDate":"2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_106_2023","categories":["General Neurosurgery","Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12172/SNI-14-63.pdf"}