WINS
Women in Neurosurgery
WINS
Mission Statement
To educate, inspire, and encourage women neurosurgeons to realize their professional and personal goals, and to serve neurosurgery in addressing the issues inherent to training and maintaining a diverse and balanced workforce.
Mentoring
WINS is pleased to offer mentoring for medical students interested in a career in neurosurgery and residents looking for early career advice.
Spotlight
WINS aims to shine a spotlight on women in neurosurgery by celebrating achievements, breaking barriers, and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers in neurosurgery.
Becoming A WINS Member
Become a member of a dynamic community dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the field of neurosurgery.
Get Social with Us
Is there someone you’d like to nominate for Woman of the Month or Trainee Tuesday? Something you’d like shared on WINS social media?
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This #WINSxResearchMondays article found that while neurosurgical patients sometimes had gender preferences in their physician, there was more influence by emotional state, showing the importance of relationships and developing rapport with patients.
Post Match Series Part 2 — TODAY Beyond ERAS: Join us as we discuss how location preferences, couples matching and family dynamics, and underrepresented in medicine experiences influence the residency Match process and decision-making journey.
Fresh off the press! Our WINS spring newsletter features our community’s latest accomplishments, events, and offers exclusive insight from national leaders in neurosurgery! https://neurosurgerywins.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Spring-Newsletter-2026-draft.pdf
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Upcoming Events
WINS-MISSION: Brain Scholarship 2025 Application Open from June 16th
Scholarship up to $12,500 per individual for travel, observership, training, research, and other expenses related to a three-month neurosurgical education in the U.S!
WINS-Mission:Brain Scholarship Awardees 2024
CNS Conference - oct & NOV 2026!



