WFN Publications

Teaching centers of the World Federation of Neurology – A concept to provide training resources from within ⧉

Authors: Wolfgang Grisold, Steven L Lewis

Published: 02 May 2017

Publication: Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2017 Aug 15;379:25-8.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.05.003

Neurologic education is one of the main goals of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Educated and well trained neurologists improve global care in neurology. Education is conventionally classified into pre-graduate (medical school) education, residency and fellowship training, and continuing medical education.

The History of the World Federation of Neurology ⧉

Author: Johan A. Aarli

Published: 24 June 2014

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 9780198713067

The first such account of the Federation's development to be compiled, complete with historical photographs, portraits, and quotes from key figures in the history.

Written by former President, long-standing officer, and official archivist of the WFN, providing a unique insight into the organization's history. Includes a foreword by Lord Walton and an epilogue by Vladimir Hachinski.

The global perspective on neurology training: The World Federation of Neurology survey ⧉

Authors: Andreas Steck, Walter Struhal, Stephen M Sergay, Wolfgang Grisold, WFN Education Committee

Published: 15 August 2013

Publication: Journal of the neurological sciences. 2013 Nov 15;334(1-2):30-47.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.07.012

This World Federation of Neurology (WFN) study aimed to characterize the status quo of post-graduate neurology training throughout the world and enable a better orientation on global training in neurology.

Basic data on training curricula and working conditions of neurology residents and neurologists in 39 countries worldwide were evaluated. The data showed considerable differences in manpower and training, but a continuous improvement within the last 10 years of observation. Worldwide a spread of interim evaluations and final examinations of different types are used.

Neurology training programs worldwide: A World Federation of Neurology Survey ⧉

Authors: Donna C Bergen, David C Good

Published: 15 July 2006

Publication: Journal of the neurological sciences. 2006 Jul 15;246(1-2):59-64.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2006.02.003

This World Federation of Neurology (WFN) project was aimed at collecting data about the number and nature of neurology residency programs in different countries. A survey was sent to delegates from the neurology societies belonging to the World Federation of Neurology.

Over 6200 physicians graduating from neurology training programs each year were identified. Many regions of the world, including those with the highest prevalence of disorders of the nervous system, have few or no post-graduate neurology training programs. Adequate teaching in psychiatry, neuroradiology, and neuropathology is lacking in many programs. Training in a large number of countries is hampered by inadequate access to books, journals, and the internet. The global distribution of postgraduate neurology training programs is unrelated equally to the burden of neurological diseases or to the need for their treatment and prevention.

Where There is No Neurologist

Author: Gretchen L. Birbeck, M.D., M.P.H.

Published: 2002

Publisher: World Federation of Neurology (WFN)

A manual for paramedical professionals in developing countries

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Survey of Global Neuro-specialists ⧉

Authors: WFN Task Force on Neurological Services, D Bergen MD, Chair

Published: 15 May 2001

Disorders of the nervous system make up a large proportion of the global burden of disease (WFN Task Force, 2001). The distribution and availability of neurological expertise world wide is not known.

The WFN Management Committee appointed a Task Force on Neurological Services to compile a summary of the impact of neurological disorders world wide, and an estimate of the numbers, distribution, and training of neurologists. Because neurosurgeons and/or psychiatrists also provide care for those with neurological disorders in many countries, numbers of these physicians were also gathered.

The Global Burden of Disease Study: Implications for Neurology ⧉

Authors: Matthew Menken, MD; Theodore L. Munsat, MD; James F. Toole, MD (WFN Research Group on Medical Education)

Published: March 2000

Publication: Arch Neurol. 2000 Mar;57(3):418-20.

DOI:  10.1001/archneur.57.3.418

It is now evident that neurologic disorders have emerged as priority health problems worldwide. This is reflected in the Global Burden of Disease Study, jointly published by the World Health Organization and other groups.

This study provides compelling evidence that one cannot assess the neurologic health status of a population by examining mortality statistics alone. Health ministries worldwide must prioritize neurologic disorders, and neurologists must be prepared to provide care for increased numbers of people individually and in population groups.