Dr. Ashish Kumar
Neurosurgeon & Associate Professor · University of Toronto
Dr. Ashish Kumar is a neurosurgeon, educator, and researcher focused on advancing surgical training through innovation, simulation, and curriculum development. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and serves as Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and Site Lead for the Neurosurgery Residency Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Trained in health professions education, including a Master’s in Health Practitioner Teacher Education, he has led national and international initiatives in neurosurgery education and mentorship. His research explores learner development, early exposure, and workforce sustainability.
Featured Publications
Leaving the Operating Room: Voices of Residents and Program Directors on Canadian Neurosurgical Attrition
Chainey J, Genus S, Kalocsai C, Hamstra SJ, Lipsman N, Kongkham P, Kumar A
J Surg Educ. 2026;83(11):104184 · Read paper →
Perceptions and the Impact of Early Mentorship of Medical Students in Neurosurgery: A Qualitative Study
Otaner F, Ahmed A, Patel Z, Niazi F, Arfaie S, Genus S, Kumar A
J Surg Educ. 2026;83(1):103778 · Read paper →
Trainee and Faculty Perspectives of Neurointerventional Curricula in Residency: A Scoping Review
Yabut JM, Al Bader R, Affana C, Chainey J, Kumar A
Clin Teach. 2026;23(3):e70374 · Read paper →
Early Exposure to Neurosurgery: Assessment of Perceptions, Mentorship and Competence on Medical Student Interest
Arfaie S, Niazi F, Hazrati R, Patel Z, Ahmed A, Al-Bader R, Ma C, Otaner F, Zamiri S, Kumar A
Can J Neurol Sci. 2026;53(3):439–447 · Read paper →
The Role of Humanities & Arts in Medical Education and Its Impact in Neurosurgery: A Scoping Review
Bilal A, Bezuidenhout B, Parsi E, Kumar A
Global Surg Educ. 2026;5:79 · Read paper →
ChatGPT and Neurosurgical Education: A Crossroads of Innovation and Opportunity
Arfaie S, Sadegh Mashayekhi M, Mofatteh M, Ma C, Ruan R, MacLean MA, Far R, Saini J, Harmsen IE, Duda T, Gomez A, Rebchuk AD, Pingbei Wang A, Rasiah N, Guo E, Fazlollahi AM, Rose Swan E, Amin P, Mohammed S, Atkinson JD, Del Maestro RF, Girgis F, Kumar A, Das S
J Clin Neurosci. 2024;129:110815 · Read paper →