Publications
Peer-reviewed research by NERC members on neurosurgical education, mentorship and training.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
