What major should I choose if I want to be a neurosurgeon?

What major should I choose if I want to be a neurosurgeon?

There is no doubt you will choose a major in one of the sciences like chemistry or biology. Focusing on advanced biological sciences is a good option. Pre-requisite medical courses should include microbiology, biochemistry and human anatomy.

Is Johns Hopkins IMG friendly?

Yes, we do accept IMGs to our program who we feel match the educational, medical, interpersonal, and academic potential of our U.S. based applicants.

How much money does it take to be a brain surgeon?

How much does it cost to become a neurosurgeon? Taking cognizance of the lengthy period of study, becoming a neurosurgeon may cost you up to $300,000 to fully complete all the training and become certified.

What subjects do you need to do to become a neurosurgeon?

This training is in the biological and natural sciences, physiology, chemistry, medical ethics, and the art and practice of medicine. Students who wish to become neurosurgeons typically tailor their studies to include advanced classes in medical diagnostics, clinical research, surgical practice, and disease management.

How many medical students match into neurosurgery?

For neurosurgery only 0.8\% of all applicants matched into neurosurgery. There are a total of 27,688 students and 100\% of those students are matching.

What are the requirements to study medicine in Nigeria?

2. You Must have the Required O’level/WAEC Subject Combination. Another requirement to study Medicine in Nigeria is to have the required O’level courses from secondary school.

Is it difficult to get a clinical elective in Nigeria?

Getting a clinical elective as a Nigeria medical student is difficult. The corrupt system (Nigeria) had made traveling to the US even more difficult. If you’re referring to traveling from Ghana; maybe this is possible with proper arrangement, however, I haven’t heard of it.

Is medicine a tasking course in Nigeria?

Medicine is usually tasking in Nigeria and anywhere else because of the large workload you’ll need to cover in a short time. If medical students get enough time to study their courses, the failure rate would have been reduced drastically! But this can’t be.

Can I take USMLE Step 1 & 2 from Nigeria?

Going to the UK for a residency should only be an option if you cant directly get a position in the States and the situation in the UK for non-citizens is 2x as bad. Yes; you can take USMLE step 1 & 2 while in Nigeria; however, I’ll caution that you would need enormous amount of time to study for these exam.