Job Tasks:
Examines and diagnoses disorders of or injuries to the nervous system
Performs surgeries on the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves to treat these conditions
The neurosurgeon will removes tumors, relieve chronic pain and correct deformities
Specialities:
Cerebrovascular surgery.
Endovascular surgical neuroradiology.
Epilepsy surgery.
Functional neurosurgery.
Neuro-oncology.
Pediatric neurosurgery.
Spinal surgery.
Education:
Earn a Bachelor's Degree
Take MCAT during junior year of college
4 years of medical School
Pass the Medical Licensing Exam: The National Board of Medical Examiners and the Federation of State Medical Boards administer the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
Internship and Neurosurgical Residency Program: This can range from 5 to 8 years.
Apply for State Licensing and Board Certification
Continuing education to stay up to date on information.
Salary:
The average Neurosurgeon salary in the United States is $640,501 as of June 28, 2022, but the range typically falls between $482,301 and $810,501.
Advantages | Disadvantages |
Complex problem-solving | Potential personal sacrifices (time with friends, family, and hobbies) |
Feelings of pride over healing patients | Long hours, call, and schedule are often inflexible |
Sources:
https://www.salary.com/research
https://bestaccreditedcolleges.org
https://neurosurgicalatlas.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22364-neurosurgeon
https://www.betterteam.com/neurosurgeon-job-description#:~:text=A%20neurosurgeon%20examines%20and%20diagnoses,chronic%20pain%2C%20and%20correct%20deformities.
https://bestaccreditedcolleges.org/articles/how-to-become-a-neurosurgeon-education-and-career-roadmap.html
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