How do high schoolers prepare for neurosurgery?

High school students interested in neurosurgery should take a year of general chemistry with a laboratory and a course in AP chemistry, if it is available. These courses will provide them with an introduction to the subject and prepare them for more advanced premed courses such as biochemistry and organic chemistry.

How do you become a brain surgeon for kids?

Pediatric neurosurgeons are medical doctors who have had:

1. At least 4 years of medical school.
2. One year of surgical internship.
3. Five or more years of residency training in neurological surgery.
4. Additional training in pediatric neurosurgery.

How do I become a neurosurgeon?

The first step to becoming a neurosurgeon is to complete a medical degree followed by two years of foundation training. During this time, it’s important to try to get the right exposure and experience, including, if possible, getting involved in research or audit. Try to find a consultant neurosurgeon to be your mentor.

When is the best time to have a child as a neurosurgeon?

9. There’s no “good time” to have a kid. After medical school, you have seven years of residency and then one or two additional years of fellowship before you can even become a neurosurgeon. I had a baby when I was a resident, and it was really hard, even with an extraordinarily supportive family.

When will I receive my offers for neurosurgical specialty training?

Offers tend to be made in March. The UK neurosurgical specialty training programme consists of eight training years from specialty trainee year 1 (ST1) to ST8. It is predominantly a “run through” specialty with no additional competitive step when a programme has been entered.

What subspecialty of neurosurgery should I Choose During residency?

It’s very common now to choose a subspecialty of neurosurgery during residency. This could be focusing on something like cerebrovascular surgery, spine surgery, neurotrauma, or pediatric neurosurgery.