In this episode of Surgical Crossroads, the podcast ventures into the high-stakes world of neurosurgery with guests William Taylor, Aditaya Kumar, and Sanskrithi Sravanam. Consultant William Taylor shares insights from his 35-year career, reflecting on the evolution of neurosurgical training and his shift from spinal to skull base surgery. Aditaya, a senior trainee in Glasgow, explores the intricate approaches to skull base pathologies and draws philosophical parallels to surgical practice. Sanskrithi, an FY1 doctor with international exposure and a passion for diversity, offers a fresh perspective from the early stages of training.

The episode emphasizes neurosurgery’s competitiveness, the value of diverse skills like music or sport, and the necessity of genuine passion to thrive in such a demanding specialty.

Hosted by Greg Ekatah, Sesi Hotonu and Sadie Khwaja produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd.

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