Jennah
What does it take to become a Neurosurgeon?
Becoming a Neurosurgeon must take extreme amounts of discipline and hard work. I want to know what it was like and how you managed to push yourself to pursue this career. #neuroscience #neurology
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shashidhara gowda
shashidhara’s Answer
The first step toward becoming a neurosurgeon is earning a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Generally, it takes 3-4 years to complete a bachelor's program. You might consider pre-med or a related major, such as biology or chemistry. You'll then need to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and apply to medical school.
Your medical school education likely will last four years and will train you in a number of areas. Laboratory experience typically is a critical component of the first two years of medical school, along with courses in topics like pharmacology, microbiology, pathology and anatomy. During the final two years, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with doctors and patients in real-life situations. You'll also take courses in specialized areas of medicine, such as family care, neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine and pediatrics.