2. FUNCTION
• A neurosurgeon’s job is to
do surgical treatment of
disorders of the central
and peripheral nervous
system. This includes
tumors, and the infections
of the brain and spine.
3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
4 years of pre-medical undergraduate
study
4 years of medical school
One year internship in general surgery.
5-7 years in a neurosurgery residency program
Complete a fellowship
6. ANNUAL INCOME
• Average annual income for neurosurgeons: $395,000
• After 6 years in practice: $589,500
• After 15 years in practice: $914,796
• After being in practice for more than 20 years, some neurosurgeons make over $1 million
annually.
12. • I want to pursue this career
because I have always
wanted to be a
neurosurgeon since I was
little. It would be a very
heavy job that involves
peoples’ lives, but I
believe that that would
make it interesting to learn
more about the body and
its functions.
13. PROS
Very high paying
Very respected and compensated
Steady work schedule
Payed vacations; sick pay
Insurance covered
CONS
High stress
High tuition costs
A lot of school
Many lawsuits concerning medical malpractice.
No scheduled vacation, and extensive call
Busy schedule
Not much free time
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