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Publications

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Articles and White Papers

The Future of Neurosurgery

A White Paper on the Recruitment and Retention of Women in Neurosurgery  In 2002, and updated in 2009, WINS published a thoughtful guide for medical students considering neurosurgery as a career. In 2008, WINS committee authored an article addressing the barriers of recruiting and retaining women into neurosurgery. Read the article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery

Books

This book is a powerful narrative of one woman’s journey to overcoming racial prejudice, patriarchy, and sexism.

The inspiring, eye-opening memoir of how Dr. Dewan overcame numerous personal

The production of this book was undertaken in an effort to celebrate the 20th anniversary

Do you know a child you want to inspire? Written to encourage girls to follow their dreams

Cutting a Path: The Power of Purpose, Discipline, and Determination

The inspiring, eye-opening memoir of how Dr. Dewan overcame numerous personal and professional obstacles to reach her dream. Braided with advice that is applicable to anyone facing adversity achieving their career goals, her story will make you ask yourself, "When the world tests you, do you have what it takes to shut out the noise, check in with yourself, and follow your passion?"

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Dr Alexa Irene Canady: The Incredible Story of the First Black Woman to Become a Neurosurgeon

This book is a powerful narrative of one woman’s journey to overcoming racial prejudice, patriarchy, and sexism. Her story is a powerful display of her stoicism and resilience in her rise to becoming the first woman of color to become a Neurosurgeon in a society that profits from self-doubt amongst groups of minority women. This book is a guide for all black women who want to leave their mark in the field of medicine. Dr Canady’s story is a clear display of how all black women are born with greatness deep within their veins, which can only be realized if they take up the space, break the chains that hold them back and pave a way for future generations.