NEUROSURGERY

Job description


Neurosurgeons perform surgery on the central (Brain and spine) nervous system, and/or the Peripheral (all other neural elements, including but not limited to the eyes, ears, skin and other "sensory receptors") nervous system.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Four years of pre medical education at college or university
• Four years at a medical school (M.D or D.O degree)
• One year internship in general surgery
• 5-7 years in a neurosurgery residency program
• Continued education such as research to keep accurate reccords

Pay

Most neurosurgeons receive anywhere from 250,000 to 400,000 dollars annually depending on location.

JOB OUTLOOK

• Countries range from needing 70- 5,000 surgeons
• The amount of jobs in neurology are endless
• Range from therapists to surgeons

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Well ventilated, well lit area
• Usually inside
• Dress includes
• Closed toed shoes, scrubs, gloves, face masks, hair net
• Closed toed shoes are a must, be prepared to stand all day

"When I was in my early years (first through fifth grade) learning disabilities were an unknown entity. Those of us that had these problems were simply viewed as unintelligent, and from my perspective the greatest sadness was that we viewed ourselves the same way."

-- Dr. Epstein