Surgeons are physicians who do operations to repair injuries, deformities, prevent diseases to improve the health. They examine patients if surgery is necessary, check risks involved and surgical procedures. This brain surgeon job description would help you to understand the requirements for getting into there field of work
Surgeons specialize in one line of operation, system, area of the body. Neurosurgeons are an example they operate on the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Diseases of bones and joints are done by orthopedic surgeons.
Neurosurgeon is one who gives treatment to the patients with nervous system related problems like tumor, infections.
Neurosurgeon has all knowledge about how to give the treatment to the patients and ways of giving the treatment.
Qualification and Skills Required
Education
Neurosurgeons need to do bachelor’s degree, need to give MCAT exam and need to do five years of internship in neurosurgery.
Certification
Neurosurgeon job should have certifications like ACLS certification and CPR certification. Candidates need to also pass a licensing examination to get licensed.
Internship
There is an internship for 6monts to one year where they get an opportunity to stand next to the doctor and observe the treatment procedure.
Skills Required
Below given are the skills which are required to become brain surgeon
- Confidence
- Good surgical skills
- Handle critical situations
- Quick thinking
- Spontaneous
- Proper use of equipment
- Handling stress
- Rapport
Job Prospects
Neurosurgeons work with therapists, psychiatrists and neurologists. Neurosurgeons work at hospitals as neurosurgery is important and amongst best treatments for people having nervous problems.
Neurosurgeons work in universities and institutions to train the candidates about treatments for nervous problems.
