B.S. in Neuroscience, how fast can it be done.

[genius19971995]

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It is also worth noting that doing things faster degree-wise also cuts into your EC time. A fast education does not excuse one from being weak in the EC department. Neurosurgery is a fairly meritocratic system, but it is in your best interest to go to a research heavy medical school if you are interested in a residency program like U of Michigan, which is a strong neurosurgery program in general and a research powerhouse in the midwest.

I am doing undergrad, medical school, residency, at Umich. I have many family connections there.

Thanks

PS: what does EC stand for?

 

[Mornhavon]

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[mmmcdowe]

I am doing undergrad, medical school, residency, at Umich. I have many family connections there.

Thanks

PS: what does EC stand for?

Even if your mother was Karen Muraszko you cannot be certain that this is the path that you will take. In fact, there is something to be said for diversifying your education, particularly when it comes to surgical training. EC stands for extra-curricular.

 

[genius19971995]

You gotta keep in mind you need solid chunks of time (like a summer) to study for the MCAT if you want to get a "neurosurgeon" score, and time to get lots of good extracurriculars. Even if you finish college in 2.5-3.5 years, you will probably spend the time studying for MCAT/doing EC's/sitting on your butt anyway.

Taking the four year route might be better...you can take a smaller courseload, do more EC's + research, and do better in everything...in which case you might have a chance at NSG.

Good luck bro


EC= extra curricular activity

Thanks, I will. There is a lot of fun you can have in college

 

[gettheleadout]

You gotta keep in mind you need solid chunks of time (like a summer) to study for the MCAT if you want to get a "neurosurgeon" score, and time to get lots of good extracurriculars. Even if you finish college in 2.5-3.5 years, you will probably spend the time studying for MCAT/doing EC's/sitting on your butt anyway.

I understand that you may be insinuating that future neurosurgeons would perform well on the MCAT, but one's performance on the MCAT (provided it's good enough to get into medical school somewhere) isn't really relevant to becoming a neurosurgeon. An applicant with a 26 could go DO (or MD) and end up matching neurosurg. You may very well know this, but I thought I'd mention it.

 

[waterbottle99]

Hey OP,

Is there a reason you are so set on becoming a neurosurgeon? Have you given other specialties any consideration? You are still young and it might not be wise to be so adamant on becoming a neurosurgeon. A few years down the line and you might decide something else suits you better. Just a thought...

 

[GeorgiadisMD]

Hey OP, why must you be so arrogant? I remember acting similar to the way you are right now, except in real life. Seriously, you haven't even entered college yet. I got a full ride too but I don't use that as my comeback or go bragging about it on a forum. Hell, I have also wanted to become a neurosurgeon since middle school. OP, I'm sure once you are in college, you will have a huge slice of humble pie at one point or another. And I mean a HUGE slice, like one that will tie cinderblocks to your feet to hold you down from your head getting too big with hot air. It doesn't sound like you will believe what anyone tells you though until you experience it for yourself. Good luck and remember where your feet are.

 

[GeorgiadisMD]

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