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Our main mission is to educate, inspire, and encourage women neurosurgeons to realize their professional and personal goals.

Content reviewed by WINS Outreach Chair Dr. Sheri Dewan.

02/03/2026

Neurosurgery’s publication race rewards output over impact — worsening inequity and burnout for applicants. This article proposes solutions with ideas like quality-weighted scoring and researching the true predictive value of these metrics on career outcomes.

Please click here for the abstract: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/9900/defusing_the_neurosurgery_arms_race__a_blueprint.1992.aspx

02/02/2026

The Women in Neurosurgery winter newsletter is here! From mentorship and research spotlights to nationwide initiatives, we are building community and shaping the future of neurosurgery. Check it out!

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https://neurosurgerywins.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Newsletter-Final-compressed.pdf

01/31/2026

Join us on tomorrow (January 31, 2026) at 10 am (Central Standard Time) to learn more about global neurosurgery pathways! We will hear from Dr. Amparo Saenz who trained as a neurosurgeon in Argentina and is working in pediatric neurosurgery and completing her PhD at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Please click here or scan the QR code on the flyer to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z9JgD5j7ShWhZPafMchn6w #/registration

01/29/2026

Join us on January 31, 2026 at 10 am (Central time) to learn more about global neurosurgery pathways! We will hear from Dr. Amparo Saenz who trained as a neurosurgeon in Argentina and is working in pediatric neurosurgery and completing her PhD at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. All are welcome!

Please click here or scan the QR code on the flyer to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z9JgD5j7ShWhZPafMchn6w #/registration

01/27/2026

Apply to our Second Neurogenesis Leadership Program! A 3-month peer-led journey in leadership, neurosurgical exposure & hands-on skills. Geared specifically towards med students without home programs or limited access. Apply by January 29, 2026 at 9 AM (Central Time)!

Please click here or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsGN3PR2dRNPfSiFHsi4gAVfUAv0mmBGqK8TPXMbK_FNNcaw/viewform

01/27/2026

This article from Duke University Neurosurgery describes a structured one-on-one surgical coaching curriculum that enhances operative confidence and faculty-resident trust, offering a scalable model to support skill development and autonomy outside the OR.

Please click here for the abstract and full text: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1931720425002879?via%3Dihub

01/21/2026

Mark your calendar for the Women in Spine Reception at the 2026 Spine Summit on Feb 28! 🗓️

01/19/2026

Apply to our Second Neurogenesis Leadership Program! A 3-month peer-led journey in leadership, neurosurgical exposure & hands-on skills. Geared specifically towards med students without home programs or limited access. Apply by January 29, 2026 at 9AM CT!

Please click here or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsGN3PR2dRNPfSiFHsi4gAVfUAv0mmBGqK8TPXMbK_FNNcaw/viewform?pli=1

01/19/2026

Evaluating 400 patients treated for brain and spinal cord tumors, this study examines perceptions of access barriers, patient–provider interactions, and satisfaction — revealing persistent structural inequities that call for more patient-centered solutions.

Please click here for the abstract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41345287/

01/17/2026

Attention women in ! The Future Women Leaders Scholarships are now open — get support for leadership training, travel, and career-building opportunities. 💪 Apply by Jan 30! See details by scanning the QR code.

01/14/2026

Family planning in neurosurgery — let’s talk about it. Join our virtual event on Jan 20th from 7 – 8 PM (Central time) for an open discussion on balancing training, career goals, and family planning in neurosurgery.

Please click here or scan the QR code on the flyer to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dNGI6Hd_SA6qV8eaHEt4Ww #/registration

01/13/2026

Our article for this week is about factors that influence successful neurosurgery match among DO applicants, including listing the top feeder schools for future residents and top programs that matriculate DO graduates.

Please click here for the abstract and full text: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187887502500912X?via%3Dihub

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