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Do you have to pick a sub speciality for neurosurgery or can you just be a neurosurgeon?

Q: do you have to pick a sub speciality for neurosurgery or can you just be a neurosurgeon?

: same. Have to train as a generl surgeon first..

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

same. Have to train as a generl surgeon first..

Answered 10/6/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You train as a general neurosurgeon, and may be able to specialize on brain or spine, for example later in carrier based on interest and comfort level.

Answered 10/7/2022

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A member asked:

Do you have to pick a sub speciality for neurosurgery or can you just be a neurosurgeon?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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