Hi, I am a medical student currently interested in either neurology or neurosurgery. I understand that research is very important for applying to neurosurgery. I have a background in basic neuroscience research from before I came to medical school, and I am now getting involved in clinical research. Is it suggested to pursue a balance of both clinical and basic science research, or does it matter? Is one more respected over another? I see lots of people saying to just do clinical research... Read more ..read more

Hi guys. Unfortunately, I am currently going through the worst moments of my life due to back pain that I have been having. Quick background about me, was an ER attending for 10 years, and have been doing HPM fellowship this year, had been a distance runner since high school. Never missed a day of work in my whole career. Fast forward to this problem, My MRI in August was read as L5-S1 broad based disc herniation impinging bilateral S1 nerve roots. The pain has been off and on this... Read more ..read more

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Hi, I'm an IMG who matched in neurosurgery residency. I did 6 out of 7 years and resigned in my last year. I was given the option to be dismissed or resign, and I felt that resigning was the better option (even though they're both bad) and would place me on good terms with the department, as opposed to fighting it out in court, pissing them off, and still have a chance to lose. Before I continue, I will summarize the incidents. These happened back to back within a 6 months period. Up to that... Read more ..read more

Hey all, Just went to check neurosurgery hub for the first time in a little bit and it seems to be down? Is there a new forum people have moved to ..read more

Was anyone else ever making this decision? I do realize they are basically the polar opposite of specialties. What drew you one direction over the other ..read more

Hi all, Forgive my ignorance in having to ask a question, but I would appreciate if anyone has insight to my query. I am an MS3 who has been committed to Neurosurgery for a long time. I am grateful that school and research efforts have gone well and I believe I will not have issues matching. I am pursuant of Neurosurgery primarily because of the tremendous philosophical underpinnings of the specialty and the opportunity to interact with the most interesting/bizarre phenomenon in the known... Read more ..read more

Hi, I need a recommendation for a neurosurgeon in Hershey PA and/or Phili area for a spinal fluid leak s/p epidural injection. Patient has severe chronic post dural puncture headache and failed blood patch x 2. Thanks ..read more

Hello, I'm a first-year medical student studying at University College Cork Ireland. From what I've read so far, planning early--especially for more competitive specialties (i.e. neurosurgery)--is extremely important to get into US residencies. Any IMGs who matched to neurosurgery willing to share their stats, tactics, research experiences, etc.? I'd love to chat ..read more

I'm a second year medical student interested in neurosurgery and I have slowly been getting more involved my institution's neurosurgery department over my first year. I have been told that I need to get involved with the residents to get on more projects, but so far I have had a hard time getting to know the residents since they already have other students they know and send projects to. Do you guys have any advice from a residents perspective about how you would appreciate being approach by... Read more ..read more