title: Development of neurosurgery in Canada.
abstract: The development of neurosurgery in Canada is traced through an analysis of the contributions of key early figures in this specialty. The evolution of Canadian training standards is discussed against the background of socio-economic change in the nation at large.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Weir
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000266:history / Q000458:organization & administration; D002170:Canada; D002568:Certification / Q000592:standards; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008318:Malpractice; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D000078329:Workforce