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afib123
I am a M3 thinking of applying to neurosurgery as I have really liked the field. But something that worries is me is whether I will be able to master the technical skills required in neurosurgery?
I have talked to residents at my institution and they told me it's rare in their opinion for people to struggle mastering the technical skills and it's usually the work ethic and hours that they found challenging in their early years.
I wanted to see what your opinion was regarding that. How much should I be concerned about not being able to master the technical skills if I really like the field and I am comfortable with the tough hours and lifestyle, especially during residency.
Do you guys come across people that have to drop from the program because they can't master the technical skills required to be a neurosurgeon?
I have talked to residents at my institution and they told me it's rare in their opinion for people to struggle mastering the technical skills and it's usually the work ethic and hours that they found challenging in their early years.
I wanted to see what your opinion was regarding that. How much should I be concerned about not being able to master the technical skills if I really like the field and I am comfortable with the tough hours and lifestyle, especially during residency.
Do you guys come across people that have to drop from the program because they can't master the technical skills required to be a neurosurgeon?