Early outcomes of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery Emerging Investigator Program in promoting neurosurgeon-scientists.

NEuRosuRGEoNs have made important contributions to the science and practice of medicine.1-7 The research efforts of neurosurgeon-scientists have generated paradigm-shifting advancements that have changed clinical practice. After neurosurgical training was standardized to 7 years in 2013, residency programs adopted training curricula to include dedicated electives that could be used for research endeavors and help neurosurgeon-scientists launch academic careers. Nevertheless, there has been a decline in early-to midcareer neurosurgeon-scientists.8