Entry-Level Research For Aspiring Neurosurgeons
Early exposure to the field is key, with research opportunities readily available even in a first-year college student's first year, as Kwadwo, a neurosurgery resident, notes that "as early as your first year, you could definitely get into some more research stuff". Shadowing neurosurgeons is also encouraged, offering a "clear glimpse of what we do every day," providing invaluable insight into the career path.
Neuroscience Research, Shadowing Experiences, Entry-Level Research, Medical Field Exposure, Career Exploration
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Kwadwo (Kojo) Sarpong
Resident Physician - Neurosurgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Emory University
Georgetown University School of Medicine, M.D.
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
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Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Research opportunities are available even for first-year college students, allowing early exposure to the field.
2. Shadowing neurosurgeons or residents provides a realistic view of the daily work.
3. Many neurosurgeons welcome students to observe their work in the hospital setting.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are many research opportunities within neurosurgery, even for first-year college students. We've had students visit neurosurgery departments and engage in research in clinic or in the labs.
If you think you might be interested in neurosciences or neurosurgery, even early in your first year of college, you can get involved in related research. For example, I started my first research experience in my second year of college.
You can get involved in entry-level research as early as your first year. This provides early exposure to the field. Some college students also shadow in hospitals.
This can give you a strong realization of what you hope to do or what you might be signing up for. It offers a clear glimpse into our daily work.
Therefore, engaging in research in your first or second year of college is possible. You can also reach out to neurosurgeons or residents you know to arrange hospital visits.
This allows you to get a sense of our daily work. I believe this is very open to everyone. Most neurosurgeons are happy to have students visit.
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