How is it possible for women to become neurosurgeons?

“Is it possible for a girl to become a neurosurgeon.” Because the question you’re asking has nothing to do with women but your own lack of self belief. I didn’t ask for anything I wanted to do.. read more

A general surgeon has already completed a surgical residency and might need only two or three years of specialty training to become a neurosurgeon, and some programs might be willing to admit you. The American College of Surgeons Health Policy Research Institute reports that 35.5 percent of active neurosurgeons were between the age of 55 and 69 in 2008, so you could have another 10 or 12 years in your new specialty. read more

The paper was written by a dozen female neurosurgeons who are members of the group Women in Neurosurgery, which is advocating for ways to attract more women to the field. They say more medical schools and teaching hospitals need more women as department heads and other leadership positions as a way to make women role models. read more