Our Neurosurgery Courses

Didactic Sessions + Hands-on Experience

For many years now, the annual Dar es Salaam course has trained young surgeons and nurses in essential, up-to-date techniques and evidence-based management principles. Initially developed as a neurotrauma course, the educational program was recently extended to take a broader global health approach, including dedicated sessions in skull base anatomy and skull base surgery, discussion on neurotrauma management based on original data collected at our center, a practical session on saw bones for beginners during the boot camps organized by the biotechnical engineers, and a full day oriented for critical care management of neurotrauma patients, getting full access to MOI ICU live cases. There is also a five-day practical of live surgery where residents will get acquainted with the finest skills from experts. During the course the residents can also get a chance to discuss their clinical cases in the discussion session. It is intended that this course will establish neurosurgical care through a “train the trainer” model. The course is free to attend, but participants arrange their own transportation and accommodation.

See the 2024 course program

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