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hey all i know this is probably a bit premature but I am a first year very interested in neurosurgery and had a few questions I was hoping those who are already in the field could help with. First off I am a DO student so I already am aware of the BS that comes with that when it comes it competitive specialties like neurosurgery. That being said I want to be one of the handful of DOs that match each year so my questions for you are as follows:
What would you recommend that I be doing in year one & year two? I know step 1 is the most important factor but what else could I be doing to help myself?
As far as research goes there is not a ton of opportunities at the school I go to for neuro research so should I do other research not related to the field or would that be a waste?
Also, I have been trying to establish a relationship with a known to be DO friendly neurosurgery residency by asking to do research/shadow over the summer, my question to you all is how would you recommend that I go about doing this the proper way? Do i just email the PD and ask? call? etc.
Finally any other tips you may have that would be helpful especially any tips you have for step 1 preparation I would love to hear it. Thanks for the help
What would you recommend that I be doing in year one & year two? I know step 1 is the most important factor but what else could I be doing to help myself?
As far as research goes there is not a ton of opportunities at the school I go to for neuro research so should I do other research not related to the field or would that be a waste?
Also, I have been trying to establish a relationship with a known to be DO friendly neurosurgery residency by asking to do research/shadow over the summer, my question to you all is how would you recommend that I go about doing this the proper way? Do i just email the PD and ask? call? etc.
Finally any other tips you may have that would be helpful especially any tips you have for step 1 preparation I would love to hear it. Thanks for the help