Behind the Scalpel: Black Women in Neurosurgery

In this inspiring video, we bring you the story of two SMC neurosurgeons with a unique perspective in the world of medicine. Meet Dr. Demi Dawkins, a vascular neurosurgery fellow, and Dr. Sonia Eden, a general neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive neurosurgery.
Dr. Eden and Dr. Dawkins share their journeys of becoming neurosurgeons, the challenges they have faced, and the impact they hope to make through their work. They also discuss the importance of diversity in the medical field and their efforts to mentor and inspire the next generation of black female neurosurgeons.