1. Neurosurgeon
By Kylie Protasio

2. Educational or Special Training Requirements
High school: advanced Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics
Degree required: Doctor of Medicine ( M. D.)
Training required: 7-8 years residency in neurosurgery
4 years in college
4 years in medical school
1 year of internship
Must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination ( USMLE)

3. Schools and Organizations That Offer that Education or Training
Yale University School of Medicine
Emory University
Baylor College of Medicine
University of Florida

4. Special Qualities and Abilities Needed for Someone to do the Job Well
Attention to detail and precision
A strong interest in Anatomy and physiology
Dedication
Understanding
Empathy
Professionalism

5. What Other Options are Available Within the Field?
Neurologist
Neuroscience Nurse
Psychophysicist
Neuroradiologist

6. Salary Range for Those Different Options
Neurologist- 144,000 – 216,000
Neuroscience Nurse- 67,145 – 110,000
Psychophysicist- 29,798 – 121,710
Neuroradiologist- 310, ,000

7. A well known person in this field:
Isabelle M. Germano
Dr. Isabelle M. Germano is a Neurosurgeon that practices in New York. She has received her medical degree from University of Torino Faculty of Medicine. She has been in practice for over 20 years.

8. My Reaction
I definitely think that being a Neurosurgeon would be a very interesting career. They are paid very well and save people from life threatening issues. I definitely want to become a Neurosurgeon one day.

9. Sources:
Health.usnews.com
Med.nyu.org
Doctorly.org