Becoming a Doctor: Neurosurgery with Dr. Issam Awad

[disneydanny2]

anyone know what the music is. I hear it every week as the leead in to "A Prairiee Home Companion"

[ertarox]

He seems amazing!

[almondcoconuts]

I really want to become a neurosurgeon so I can remove brain cysts all day!

[TrinaTat]

i really really want to become a neurosurgeon

[The12GAme]

i feel stupid for dropping out of medical school

[strike742]

yes,( aim hight and enjoy the trip)

thumbs up for Dr.Issam

[Matthewcoakley08]

These are the greatest men and women in the world.

[misteratoz]

Becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon's what's inspired me to keep a 4.0 in college. I hope I have what it takes to do this!

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[InternetLawman]

ALOT of doctors in america become doctors for the money. Go to any american doc forums, such as student doctor network, and talk about reducing to help the poorer people, then sit back and get flamed.

[Michael326]

@InternetLawman It's because overly-idealistic people, such as yourself, clearly do not know the true intricacies of actually becoming a physician. You have zero-life experience to fall back on, you most likely had mommy and daddy help pay for your college fund, and are completely unaware of the truly crappy business aspects of medicine.

You are probably (by SDN's definition) a huge troll. The sad part is that I'm usually right.

[InternetLawman]

@Michael326 Your comment proved my point.

The fact that you make such erroneous assumptions about my character and life based on almost no information about me proves that, at the first mention of reduced wages for doctors in America, people get upset. If UHC works in countries like Britain, France and Canada, why can't it work in America?

But in reality we all know the answer to that question: Americans always want more.

You just can't be happy with what you have.

[Michael326]

@InternetLawman You clearly have a lot of growing up to do. When you want to be faced with the realities of life, you can reply. If you want me to explain to you why universal healthcare really sucks (and in general, why everything the government touches turns to shit), you can PM me. Until then, I will let you continue to act as the idealistic pre-med that you are. After all, what you've said was clearly spoken like a true pre-med.

[InternetLawman]

@Michael326 Of course I do, you all use that same excuse. What, am I supposed wait and just let the greed set in? I'm overly-idealistic when there is clear prof that it works in other countries? Wow, talk about willful ignorance. But don't worry, I know you can't help it, money is very important in America.

[Michael326]

@InternetLawman I give up trying to explain anything to an imbecile.

99% of people (yourself included) aren't interested in hearing an opinion that is different from theirs. They're only interested in hearing about people who agree, which is why you ignored the fact that I offered you an explanation of your arrogance through the PM system.

Failing to listen while in a discussion is a clear example of you being an immature twit.

I pity you greatly.

[InternetLawman]

@Michael326 No, I understand that the government turns things to shit. I'm just saying it's not impossible to implement UHC. If you actually get people in power that care more for the country and its people rather than their own bank accounts, you'd make the country a better place. Then maybe you can entertain the idea of UHC.

[guardian663]

Very interesting video! I'm going to be a freshman next year, and will be majoring in either Biology or Biomedical Engineering. I'm still trying to find a specialty that appeals to me!

[ZZtop667]

@guardian663 hi, please could you tell me what it is like to study biology at a level and at med school/uni?

I'm still only doing my gcse's but i really enjoy studying biology, biochemistry and medicine...

thanks for the help :)

[DartmouthAlum96]

Isn't it pathetic that sports heroes and movie stars are the celebrities of our collective consciousness? Wouldn't it be great if the real heroes like Dr. Awad were given the collective recognition they deserve?

[ek180]

@DartmouthAlum96 Yep. Athletes and celebrities aren't MY heroes, not even close.

[NekidN64]

@DartmouthAlum96 Thank you for giving us Neurosurgeons and future Neurosurgeons your appreciation.

[myassin2009]

@DartmouthAlum96 Nah 

[sammyjs1983]

@DartmouthAlum96 because most of society are idiots

[BGH122]

Thank you Dr. Awad, I intend to specialise in neurosurgery and here you summarise many of the reasons I've chosen this field. It's a huge uphill struggle compared to other surgical specialities, but it's well worth the enduring training.

[Psyondrax1]

Good advice :)

[DeViLiN888]

Hello. Does anyone know if its possible to combine neurosurgery and psychiatry? I am very interested in brain and mind.

[TheBottomContributor]

Yes and no. Of course you can specialize in multiple fields, but the truth is you won't have the time to be a neurosurgeon and a psychiatrist. Also job opportunities for both specialties simultaneously are not easily found. It is more plausible to be a neuropsychiatrist which requires a residence in psychiatry and a fellowship in neuropsychiatry.

[DeViLiN888]

Thank you for your comment. I will have a hard time to decide :)

[sidedisc8]

So would it be possible to be a neurosurgeon and a cardiothorac surgeon at the same time?

[TheBottomContributor]

@sidedisc8 LOL if you find the residencies, fellowships and then pass the board exams necessary, I think you can be anything you want, but I doubt they'll give you that many. There are ophthalmologists that specialize in one single surgery and do only that one for a lifetime. Highly doubt you'll get to do what you asked.

[BlossomingProcess]

@sidedisc8 No, I don't think you can because both specialties are very demanding, and it's rare to specialize in more than one thing. So, I'm not a thousand percent sure but my answer is no.

[savvvvvvvvvvy]

@sidedisc8 Of course you can't. I'd advise you stop thinking that medicine is like it is in the TV dramas and do work experience in a hospital. You'll find that most of the people who 'want to do medicine' are actually just infatuated with the idea of participating in their own real life medical drama; being a doctor isn't some glorified position where you walk into the room and everything is solved; this is one of the most difficult and stressful jobs possible.

[GingerMouseIsBack]

@sidedisc8 Most definitely not. Most neurosurgeons struggle with the workload of their single specialism; adding cardiothoracic surgery, which is another field involving an exceedingly high workload, would not be feasible. You'll get to try both out during your residency/internship, depending on which country you plan to study in.

[Obama6464]

I'm thirteen and I want to become a neuro surgeon. Thing is, how do you become one when your talent is high, but your surroundings are low( I go to a bad school. Not my fault!)

[speedcuber306]

me too.

[GoldensunGSD]

@Obama6464 II don't think the school you go to really matters at age 13.....My guidance councilor tells me that universities don't even care which high school you go to either so i think it matters more of what you do at the school than what school you go to. I'm 13 and also want to be a neurosurgeon. My school is quite horrid so i just study on my own most of the time. Good luck to you ^-^

[heyomichele]

im 15, and becoming a neurosurgeon has been a lifelong dream of mine... i hope i can have the strength and motivation to pull through and try my best in my upcoming years in college, and hopefully med school. :)

[wzzwaldo22]

Haha, thats awesome! And by the way, we share the same dream. And were almost the same age=P but good luck!! My sister always says i wont be able to do it but... i can. So again, good luck and safe some lives=)

[heyomichele]

hey thanks! i hope you all the best of luck in fulfilling your dream, just keep motivating yourself and work really hard. my brother actually just got his medical degree in neurosurgery last year and he gave me some pretty good advice. he said that motivation is key to becoming any type of doctor, this is a really competitive field and the most we can do is to strive on our passion for helping people. Thanks again for the response and good luck to you as well! :)

[giamar9606]

i'm an italian student of medic arts(for me neurosurgery isn't a job,but an art) and is soo difficult...can you explain to me as it is to study medicine in the others states???...thanks

[WarrenAch]

It's fun and hard at the same time,here in US/Canada,medical studies lasts for 4-5 years.Then,with the M.D. awarded,students choose to enter a residency program (specialty.)

NeuroSurgery is the highest paying specialty in the medical branch,some can become millionaires after years of practice.That's why it's the most competitive residency program,lots of people apply,a few get accepted(the bests).It's also the longest residency,6 years + a 2-3 years fellowship to be able to fully practice.

[TheDedicatedPro]

@WarrenAch Plenty of information in your comment is invalid...

[TheDedicatedPro]

@WarrenAch Sorry for the misunderstanding,I miss interpreted your comment.

[kjvyas]

im currently a first year US allopathic medical student

it is very difficult to get in to US medical schools but with hard work and motivation in college can get u there

To pursue neurosurgery, after getting into med school, you have to be in the top of your class amongst peers who were the best students in their respective colleges

also you have to be comfortable with the fact that your profession will have to come before your family life

[Verlezza48]

it's easier to make it to the NFL or NBA than to become a nuerosurgeon

[260191894]

hahaha! good one! :)

[fuzzynoob2]

not for some ppl XD

[krai999]

i'm 17 i've got a long way to go

[iplehguitar]

@krai999

i'm 14 and i feel that i have too little time

[fuzzynoob2]

im 16 and i do too =[

[cooleb]

@krai999 oh yeah! But it's worth it! I'm happy that I pursued my dream!

[imaccord]

@krai999 me too.

[fawad103]

im in high school and my dream is to become a doctor, i am trying to learn as much as i can on, "how to become a doctor" .i know i have a long road and inshallah i will make the jouney with satisfaction

[Pizzamasterf]

Any one who is a med student or doctor I would like to know in order to become a doctor did you have to naturally be good at biology and or starting out were you good at it or did you have a tough time with it?

[Nexmofo]

I know quite alot of medical students because I was in a long term relationship with one. I've found that most of them worked extremely hard through high school, thus getting the necessary grades. My girlfriend was not "naturally good" at it, she just learned her biology through hard work. You need to enjoy it otherwise if you do get into medical school you'll have little chance of succeeding if you're not interested.

[turtleshellable]

WHAT THE FUCK

[Staloftis]

Hello, I am turning 16, and I make good grades, but can be lazy at times. I have a VERY GREAT interest in science. Although the field of Algebra is not my greatest strength, I would like to know if that is going to prohibit me from becoming a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist?

[Shakibers]

first get in2 med school. good luck!

[deathgod646]

yeah im just like you i have a really great intrest in science and biology im pretty bad at chemestry and suck at math i wonder if i can get into med school i wana become either a dermatologist or a cardiologist

[MajestuosoAycano]

LOL first learn to spell CHEMISTRY right.....

[bluesbeats]

NO , YOU HAVE NO CHANCE , i WOULD SAY THE BEST BET FOR YOU WOULD BE WORKING ON GETTING YOUR GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER DEGREE

[juniwilliams]

Dats pretty cold. Hilarious tho

[myblueeberry]

Algebra? Try calculus first. At 16, you have a very long way to go gefore you even get to apply to med school.

In USA acceptance to medical school is HIGHLY competitive. It will take a lot more than a great interest in science to get in. Academically you have to be the best of the best.

Also you may want to make sure that a doctor is something you want to be. You mentioned you are interested in science. Why do you not want to be a scientist is a question you may want to consider.

[Nexmofo]

It's much easier to get into med school in the UK. I'm quite thankful for that. :)

[06Ryman1991]

@Nexmofo is it? i got my first interview this year after having 4 rejections last year (with a top application) and they interview 850 of 4500 applications and 50% of interviewees get an offer... so you gotta beat 10 people for your place. It doesn't feel like it could be much harder!

what's it like in america?

[Verlezza48]

But that's what gives the United states the top doctors...generally speaking.

[fuzzynoob2]

ill bet your future patients are not.

[tampik007]

I wonder then why there are so many UK students on my school (med faculty) :))

[djundizputed]

Only you can prohibit yourself.

[pr1216]

hi doc, i'm 17 and im currently taking nursing as my pre-med. and i have good grades. one of my long-term goals and achievements is to become a neurosurgeon someday. may i just ask if i get into this field will i be able to hold my time? what medical school would be best for me to go into when i study my med? thanks!

[FthePo9ers]

I am currently in my 2nd year of medicine and I can tell you exactly what to expect. Basically, like previously stated, THE GRADES ARE IMPORTANT! Not only that, but the dedication... You NEED to be able to sit down and enjoy studying. Enjoy what you're reading. However, a lot of the stuff you'll read you won't like. For example, almost all the undergraduate classes might discourage you a bit but just remember that it's VERY INTERESTING. My father is a neurosurgeon and it is work 24/7.

[POPWELLMAN]

0:39 its the money. : - )

[Tuliomurillo]

haha...good

[JDX000]

1m 14, and i want to be a nerosurgeon, because the brain is such a beautiful thing that is a shame to damage. i want to be able to fix somebody's brain. how cool is that!!!!!!

[hepatitis]

nice one

[palestine4eever]

thanks!!!!!!!!

[Groudie101]

If nurosurgory was a woman I'll marry it ^.^ but seriously it's a very beautiful field and I hope I can make some new inovations

[assualt11]

thanks doc yet i live in england and i whant to go to harvood do you know what i need to get in there thanks and what grades did you get also i have gotton all A's in my tests

[Ajs00]

Try to maintain a A grade in all throughout high school. Get a good SAT score, apply to entry level medical school preferably US med schools. Finish your pre-med, than medical school and than residency, and fellowship in neurosurgery. :) good luck

[ultraviperman]

Its ultracompetitive to get into medical school. You can't have a grade less than an "A-" in at least 4 years of extremely hard science courses in university.

[ericconroy]

Hey, im using my friends account here. But i myself am currently trying to become eithe a neuro or plastic surgeon. Im a freshman in college so i still have a long way to go, but if you really want to become any kind of doctor especially a surgeon you have to crank out those grades man. even the subjects that may seem useless. just keep up the good work and remember knowledge is power kid. everything else will fall into place. and also GET OUT OF COLLEGE ASAP AND SAVE SOME TIME lol seriously

[mzafaran]

You need a BA/BS from college before you can apply to medical school. Also, Neurosurgery is residency of its own and NOT a fellowship.

[assualt11]

yo doc i am 15 and i want to be a nerosurgen how can i become one and what do i need in grades

[itzzzzmeeee]

hey I am 15 and want to be a doctor too when I am older, I live in London though, not the US, courses here are different i think.

Nice video by the way :)