Selected Publications
Peer-reviewed publications by Dr. Sylvia Shitsama covering clinical neurosurgery, hydrocephalus outcomes, workforce capacity, and health systems.
Work-Life Imbalance: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Neurosurgery: Corrigendum
Assessment of Neurosurgical Workforce, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery Capacity in East Africa: A Collaborative Survey
Work-Life Imbalance: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Neurosurgery
Inclusivity in Clinical Practice from the Neurosurgical Lens
Needs, Rationale, and Outcomes of Leadership Education in Neurosurgery
Exploring Professional Quality of Life, Self-Compassion and Wellness in Skull Base Surgeons
Neurosurgical Oncology Capacity in Kenya: Results from a Nationwide Survey of Consultants and Residents
What is Lacking in Today's Neurosurgical Mentorship and Harnessing Its Potential
Mentorship: A Surgeon's Tool of Trade
Current Management of Occipital Encephaloceles in Kenya
Predicting Resilience and Burnout in Neurosurgery Trainees and Neurosurgeons Globally: Need for a Culture Shift
Factors Influencing Achievement of Total Enteral Nutritional Support in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
Choroid Plexus Coagulation in Infants with Extreme Hydrocephalus or Hydranencephaly
Research Presentations & Insights
Dr. Shitsama regularly contributes to international and regional medical forums, sharing insights on faculty perspectives, surgical mentorship systems, research methodologies, and academic development in healthcare.
Faculty Perspectives on Mentorship & Culture in Sub-Saharan Africa
AMEE International Healthcare Professions Education Conference
Presentation of qualitative research conducted with Maastricht University School of Health Professions Education and University of Nairobi examining mentorship frameworks, faculty adaptation, and institutional support across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Neurosurgical Workforce & Capacity Building in East Africa
Regional Neurosurgical Academic Symposia
Academic presentation detailing baseline survey data on neurosurgical infrastructure, equipment availability, and training pipelines to expand specialist coverage in East Africa.
Curriculum & Faculty Development for Surgical Trainees
Medical Education & Academic Faculty Panels
Faculty lecture addressing curriculum needs, leadership development, and structured clinical coaching for postgraduate surgical residents.
Official recordings and slide decks for selected presentations will be made available here upon release by conference organizers.
Academic Collaboration & Clinical Inquiries
For academic partnerships, research inquiries, or clinical consultations with Dr. Sylvia Shitsama, contact our clinic desk in Nairobi.
