NeuroSurgery
Career
What is it and whats required?
Neurosurgery is the practice of medical operations, dealing with the brain, spinal column, and nervous system. Such as Scoliosis, brain tumors, aneurysms, etc.
Education and the process
Four year bachelor degree majoring in a science, such as biology, health science, etc.
Medical school above 3.5 GPA
1 Year of internship in a hospital
6-8 years residency- in which you will learn how to become a surgeon, then later how to become a neurosurgeon.
State board exam to determine certification
Skills
Leadership skills
hard working
good hand skills
calm nerves
steady hands
Schools
UNC Chapel Hill
Duke University
USC Keck University
NYU
Salary
NC- 200-300 thousand per year
CA- 600-700 thousand per year
SC-170-300 thousand per year
Job Growth
Has a 24.4% job 10 year job growth