Medical Student
As with any profession, the best way to know about it is to talk to individuals
who practice the art and science of neurosurgery. For students this can sometimes
be intimidating. A neurosurgical career is a rigorous undertaking, and careful consideration
should be given to one’s motivation for choosing this specialty. Get to know neurosurgeons
who are actively practicing neurosurgery. Spend time with them and with residents
training in neurosurgery. There are many different styles of practice, and a wide
variety of personalities can be found in neurosurgery. To be certain that this career
is right for you; it is wise to immerse yourself in it for a period of time. Spend
at least one month on a neurosurgery service. Go to the operating room as much as
possible. Shadow a neurosurgeon to see what his or her life is like. Consider spending
time in a neurosurgery laboratory to understand the complexity and beauty of neuroscience.
If possible, spend some time at a neurosurgery program other than that at your own
institution. Talk to neurosurgery residents about their experiences with the interview
process and how they ranked programs. Ask questions. Be certain that you have a
clear understanding of why you have chosen this field. Find out more...
Further Your Career and Advance the Field of Neurosurgery
Medical Student Summer Fellowship awards represent a strategic investment by the
Congress of Neurological Surgeons on behalf of the field of Neurosurgery. The Congress
of Neurological Surgeons offers fellowship awards for medical students to help them
expand their research and studies and to enhance their education.
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2010-2011 CNS/CSNS Medical Student Summer Fellowship Awards
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Amount
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CNS/CSNS Medical Student Summer Fellowship in Socioeconomic Research
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$2,500
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Deadline for all 2010-2011 CNS/CSNS Medical Student Fellowship applications:
February 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM Central time.
Complete the Online
CNS/CSNS Medical Student Fellowship Application
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Elad I. Levy, MD
Chairman, CNS Fellowships Committee
10 North Martingale Road, Suite 190
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 847 240 2500
Fax: 847 240 0804
Toll Free: 877 517 1CNS
E-mail: info@1cns.org
Other Medical Student Fellowships
• AANS Medical Student Summer Fellowships