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So you want to be a neurosurgeon: a career resource guide for successful navigation
1Neurosurgery Service, Neuro-Oncology Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA. surbhi.jain@moffitt.org
American Journal of Surgery
|July 27, 2011
Abstract:
Neurosurgery is not just about head injuries and brain tumors. It is a specialty that currently stands at the forefront of biomedical and technological developments. Modern neurosurgery requires not only creativity and perseverance on behalf of your patients but also clinical acumen, surgical judgment, and technical expertise. This career resource guides the reader through the pathway to a practice in neurosurgery.
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