Why are some Neurosurgery programs 6 years and others 7 or 8 years long?

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Question in thread.

If one can become a neurosurgeon in 6 years, then is the competition over the 6 year programs greater than the 8 year programs?
 
Mister T said:
Question in thread.

If one can become a neurosurgeon in 6 years, then is the competition over the 6 year programs greater than the 8 year programs?
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someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I believe some programs require you to do research and get your PhD
 
YouNeverKnow22 said:
someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I believe some programs require you to do research and get your PhD
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I don't think they require you to get your PhD but I think some programs require a year or so of research...
 
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