The Neurosurgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: Neurosurgeons perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to remove tumors. They resolve problems having to do with the nervous system. Some duties the neurosurgeon might have to do are meet with the families of the patients and discuss the procedure the doctor is taking, keep records of that patient, writing prescriptions and filling out paperwork. Neurosurgeons have their schedules changed constantly so they can reach others that are need for surgery.

Salary: $767,627 annually

Education: To become a neurosurgeon you must first get a bachelor’s degree and take courses that include microbiology, biochemistry, and human anatomy. They are also required to get a Doctor of Medicine by attending medical school. A neurosurgeon must train and this can take up to 5-7 years. They spent the first year in general surgery and the next few years they focus on the spinal cord, trauma, and tumors.

Demand or Need for this Profession: For physicians and surgeons the job is growing by 24%. There are a lot of opportunities for people to become neurosurgeons.

Reflection: I wouldn’t like to be one because I’m not good with working under pressure and performing surgery wouldn’t be my thing. I would probably  get stressed over all the work I would have to do , so I’d rather not be a neurosurgeon, although it does sound like a cool career.