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How do you become a successful brain surgeon?

I am putting this question because I would like to be a neurosurgeon. #medicine #university #surgery #phd #neurology #neurosurgeon

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Richard’s Answer

Take as many AP or IB courses in high school. You have a lot of years of education in front of you and getting college credit in high school can save you time and money.


In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.

Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters

Try to find opportunities to pursue research.

Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.


During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.

Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.

Medical school takes 4 years to complete.

After medical school neurosurgeons complete a 6 year residency for additional training. These are sometimes followed by an additional year or two of fellowship subspecialty training.
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Rachel’s Answer

Neurosurgery is a great field requiring a medical doctorate. This means that you will have to complete college with a bachelor’s degree as well as all of the Pre-med requirements. GPA should probably be 3.5 or better. You will also have to score well on the MCAT. Once accepted to medical school, you will need to be at the top of your class and score well on STEP I. You will also need to engage in some research. Neurosurgery is a 6 or 7 year residency after medical school.
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Gary’s Answer

Hi,
Here is a good link on how to become a brain surgeon. good luck!


http://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Brain_Surgeon_Education_and_Career_Information.html
o I Want to Be a Brain Surgeon?
Brain surgeons operate on the brain to treat problems such as bleeding and hemorrhaging, tumors, infections, or tissue and nerve damage. They also treat symptoms of brain diseases. Brain surgeons are trained in neurosurgery and likely will have the necessary training to operate on the spinal column, as well.


These surgeons work in hospitals and are on their feet a good deal, especially when they are performing surgery. Though the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that these medical professionals earned a substantial median annual salary - over $187,000 in 2012 - they are expected to work long hours and be on call for medical emergencies. They also have to deal with the stress of having someone's life in their hands when they operate.
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