Tariq Parker

Impact of Hurricane Melissa on neurosurgery care in Jamaica: implications for disaster preparedness

BACKGROUND: Natural disasters, including hurricanes, are becoming increasingly severe as a result of climate change, and can have a devastating impact on healthcare systems. In October 2025, a category five hurricane struck Jamaica and caused extensive damage throughout the islan...

Preresidency Fellowships in Neurosurgery: A Multi-Institutional, Cross-Sectional Survey of Utility and Outcomes.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neurosurgery remains one of the most competitive residency specialties in the United States. For applicants, particularly international medical graduates (IMGs), preresidency fellowships (PRFs) have emerged to strengthen applications through research, c...