LMIC–HIC Twinning and Exchange Programs in Neurosurgery: Designing Equitable Matching Partnerships
Tracks
Hall B
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Speakers & Chairs
Dr. Vicki Butenschön
Attending Neurosurgeon
Hoch St. Gallen
Welcome and Introductions
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Dr. Magnus Tisell
Consultant
Dpt Of Neurosurgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden; Dpt Of Global Health, Oslo University Hospital,o
Welcome and Introductions
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Dr. Wouter Moojen
Vice-chair
Leiden University Medical Center & The Hague Medical Center
Designing resident exchanges that work: logistics, funding, and day-by-day training plans
4:40 PM - 4:55 PM
Yam Roka
Partnering on our terms: LMIC perspectives on neurosurgical twinning, training, and shared leadership
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM
Dr. Wouter Moojen
Vice-chair
Leiden University Medical Center & The Hague Medical Center
Structured Q&A
5:10 PM - 5:20 PM
Yam Roka
Structured Q&A
5:10 PM - 5:20 PM
Dr. Nicoló Marchesini
Neurosurgeon
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona
Resident and course exchanges: current evidence
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Prof. Chikoya Laston
Acting Deputy Vise Chancellor
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Local courses
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Dr. Magnus Tisell
Consultant
Dpt Of Neurosurgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden; Dpt Of Global Health, Oslo University Hospital,o
Chair
Dr. Vicki Butenschön
Attending Neurosurgeon
Hoch St. Gallen
Chair
Dr. Vicki Butenschön
Attending Neurosurgeon
Hoch St. Gallen
Closing and "last chance" networking
6:25 PM - 6:30 PM
Dr. Magnus Tisell
Consultant
Dpt Of Neurosurgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden; Dpt Of Global Health, Oslo University Hospital,o
Closing and "last chance" networking
6:25 PM - 6:30 PM
