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As a 17 year old kid what should I do as a person also aspiring to study neuroscience to become a neurosurgeon?

I already study it in my free time, do a lot of research about it, and have many medical books, etc. However, having genuine knowledge from an experienced doctor could help me. Even if they aren't in the same medical field as I am, or striving to go into the same field as I am. If there's anyone who is capable of helping me I'd be open to communicating and listening.

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Rita’s Answer

I am a retired family practice physician. I advise any potential doctor to work as a medical scribe. I never knew what medicine would be like until I actually worked in the field. As a scribe, you type for the doctors so you actually experience what it is like to be a doctor. They also pay you. Neurosurgery is very competitive and difficult so this will also help you learn before you start medical school. You also get to interact with the doctors. If you do this during your summers and can't stand it, medicine is not for you. I also recommend that you work the hours the doctors do. Although my working hours were 8-4 pm, I would start refilling medications, answering questions, reviewing notes at 6:30 AM, work between patients, work through lunch and work after seeing patients. Once I called my medical school friend to wish her a happy birthday at 9 pm and she was still at work working on her notes. This job is not easy and honestly, I would need to think hard if someone asked me if I wanted to do this job again and especially now that it's more competitive and the pay is not increasing. The medical scribes that rotated with me during their rotations in third and fourth year medical school were much sharper because they had the experience. Good luck
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Godfrey’s Answer

Great inquiry for career guide.
Basically you need to develop interest in science subjects physics, biology, chemistry as they are core in neuroscience.
You can also try get placement to the university to pursue Course like anatomy, physiology, molecular biology that will increase your chances of being admitted to a medical degree (MD)that will pave way for your neuroscience career.
Once done with MD which takes about 6 years you can start seeking post graduate studies in Neurology that can leed you to the neuroscience career path... which may include paediatric neurology, neurosurgery,etc
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