Manuel de Jesus Encarnacion RamirezIsmael Antonio Peralta BaezGervith Reyes SotoJeff Ntalaja MukengeshayCherubin mpoyi tshiunzaAndreina Rosario RosarioNikolenko Vladimir NikolaevichRenat NurmukhametovSiddarth KannanKeith Simfukwe2026-03-222026-03-22202410.3389/fsurg.2024.1423999https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1423999https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/46587Citaciones: 2We underscore the journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future in neurosurgery as not just a goal, but a dynamic process fuelled by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity. The narrative promotes a collective endeavour to dismantle barriers and embrace innovation, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, cross-institutional collaboration, and the amplification of underrepresented voices.enMedicineMeritocracyChallenging assumptions: “unveiling meritocracy’s reality in neurosurgery”article