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Do you have to pick a sub speciality for neurosurgery or can you just be a neurosurgeon?
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same. Have to train as a generl surgeon first..
Answered 10/6/2022
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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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