An exclusive group of "pediatric neurosurgeons"?--No!

In the past several years there has been a movement created by a small group of neurosurgeons, who advocate the segregation of the practice of pediatric neurosurgery from the rest of neurosurgery, and the creation of separate training standards and even a qualifying board independent of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Some thoughts on the matter are presented, and caution is advised.