title: Perspectives on neurosurgical practice: neurosurgery in Jordan.
abstract: Neurosurgery as a specialty medical field is new in Jordan. This article documents the history, current status, and projected future of neurosurgery in Jordan. Resident training is also highlighted, and challenges for the future of the profession are presented.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurosurgery, Jordan University and Hospital and College of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Tamimi
mesh_terms: D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000639:trends; D007597:Jordan; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D013038:Specialization / Q000639:trends