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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian Journal of Neurosurgery 2022; 11(02): 188-191
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750358
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Becoming a Neurosurgeon: A Perspective of the Ghanaian Female Neurosurgeon

Mabel Banson
1   Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Korle-Bu. Accra, Ghana
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Abstract

Choosing a career path is not straightforward for most people, more so for the neurosurgeon. The decision-making process is influenced by knowledge of the options available, interest, and the pros and cons of the specific career path. Other factors that contribute are: previous education, family influence, exposure to mentors, and socioeconomic and cultural factors.

This article is a perspective on becoming a neurosurgeon in Ghana, describing a path of determination, innovation, commitment, frustration, and the joy of making a difference—a career in Neurosurgery!

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Ghana - neurosurgeon - perspective


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Article published online:
27 June 2022

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