NEUROSURGERYMAI SCHWEIZER

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F U N C T I O N

• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete a fellowship

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

• Undergraduate Fees: $60,749 annually

• Graduate Fees: $48,999 annually

• Undergraduate Fees: $63,529 annually

• Medical School: $44,100 annually

A N N U A L I N C O M E• 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.

Annual $25,000 for expenses

Average salary of $180-350,000.

Vs

Support: There are other doctors and nurses that support them.

Good Pay

Covered Insurance

60-Hour work week

• 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.

P R O S

Very high paying

Steady work schedule

Payed vacations; sick pay

Insurance covered

Very respected and compensated

Busy schedule Not much free time

No scheduled vacation, and extensive call Many lawsuits concerning medical malpractice.

A lot of school High tuition costs

High stress

C O N S

W O R K S C I T E D

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