i want to become a neurosurgeon and i want to know how do i prepare myself for this.What are the prerequisites of getting into this field?
MDGalina said:i want to become a neurosurgeon and i want to know how do i prepare myself for this.What are the prerequisites of getting into this field?
fedor said:What is your background?
MDGalina said:The degree i did was for three years and that was after i finished my grade 12.Now i want to apply for the medical school. But ultimately i want to become a neurosurgeon.
fedor said:Which country? You need to apply to medical school. After medical school you can enter a neurosurgery residency. However, it's risky because neurosurgery is competitive and unless your medical school grades and scores are excellent, it's unlikely you will be able to enter a program.
Since you seem to be a foreigner, posting on the IMG forum may be helpful as your countrymen can give you some country specific advice.
mpp said:The recipe for any competitive residency program (neurosurgery or otherwise) is to go to a good medical school, do well, do well on your board exams, do some research and get some publications, and make connections with your department.There are no secrets.
1) MPP was talking about strategies to enter neurosurgery, not medical school.MDGalina said:I have no research work to my credit so do i stand any chance of getting into a medical school?
Which other medical schools in Ontario are good? i have heard that the medical school of McMaster University is the best. Is it true by any chance?Blake said:1) MPP was talking about strategies to enter neurosurgery, not medical school.
2) Research isn't necessary to get into canadian med schools.
3) University of Toronto and Ottawa are excellent medical schools in Ontario. Browse their websites to learn more, and check out this site : http://p084.ezboard.com/bpremed101
i wish to know that is the medical school of McMaster University one of the best on Ontario?fedor said:Which country? You need to apply to medical school. After medical school you can enter a neurosurgery residency. However, it's risky because neurosurgery is competitive and unless your medical school grades and scores are excellent, it's unlikely you will be able to enter a program.
Since you seem to be a foreigner, posting on the IMG forum may be helpful as your countrymen can give you some country specific advice.
MDGalina said:i wish to know that is the medical school of McMaster University one of the best on Ontario?
Stealth Vector said:If one is a first year in a U.S. medical school, what are some steps we should be keeping in mind? Would it be a good idea to have a brief meeting with someone in the department (chair or someone else) or would we be wasting their time at this point? I just like to make sure that I am being well informed and being responsible about the process, but I don't know if I am asking to early. Just trying to make sure I walk in the right direction.
Thank you for any guidance any of you can offer.
Stealth Vector said:Thanks N-Surge for sharing what you have.
I still have the question (for any residents or neurosurgeons, or anyone else)if now is a good time to approach someone in the department (chair or someone else) to get some advice or guidance, and ask about research oppertunities. Or would I be wasting "their" time at this point?
Thanks once again.
mpp said:The recipe for any competitive residency program (neurosurgery or otherwise) is to go to a good medical school, do well, do well on your board exams, do some research and get some publications, and make connections with your department.There are no secrets.
In general, we Americans think Canadians are one step removed from animals
Fedor, why such a hateful message? It's no shock Canadians are more respected around the world. I'd like to know what step that is? What differentiates us? I'm aware of all the differences between Canadians and Americans, rest assured, including higher IQ's and free health care. But if you could just explain why Canadians are one step removed from animals, i would greatly appreciate that.
Oh, you don't believe Canadians live in igloo's, do you? Thats explains why you think we're like animals. The unfortunate reality, and Im glad to be the one to teach you, Fedor, is that we have 4 seasons, drive our cars to our full time jobs, pay our mortgage (since we all live in a house, probably much like yours) while we plan our dream vacations. Life isn't much different on the other side of the border.
You're absolutely right, we are definitely one step north, removed by a thin border.
In general, we Americans think Canadians are one step removed from animals.
I know that it is a little bit late to post know, (considering the date of the last post) but I really need serious advice. Currently, I am a grade 12 student in Canada, who is in love with the study of the brain. I only want to be a neurosurgeon, and I don't see myself doing anything else.
The kind of person I am:
-I am a very hard worker, and I don't give up
-I try to make everything I do perfect, as much as possible or exactly like what I imagined it to be, this costs me a lot more time than OTHERS...
-I am a slow learner... I don't really understand why, even if i spend twice as much time on something than others, for some reason it will be equivalent or below
1.If you guys have any strategy on how to increase my speed it will be very helpful.
2.I wanted to know, what courses do I need to take in university to get in to a medical school (I am aware that it differs by school). I want to learn about the Human Anatomy and I want to avoid plant's biology and all that stuff as much as possible and still hope to get inside Med school. When I researched online, I can't find programs in first year that focus only the human body, most of them are on the 3rd/4th year programs.
3. Would the program Neuroscience help me in Med School or in writing MCAT? Or is Neuroscience really a psychological based program?
4. I am hoping to get inside a well known Med school in Ontario. I read that Med school specialize in different things, and want to know which medical school specializes in Neurosurgery.
Another Day in the Frontal Lobe by Dr. Katrina S. FirlikCan anyone recommend some good inspirational books about the field?
How should one physically prepare for the rigors of residency? (by modifying diet, exercise etc.)
Just finished the book. It was great. Very real and made me think about different aspects of becoming a neurosurgeon. Thank you for the recommendation!When The Air Hits Your Brain by Vertosick.