Who are neurosurgeons?
Neurosurgeons are licensed physicians who have completed their college and medical school educations, completed a year of post-medical school training in general surgery and five to six years of additional residency training specifically dedicated to neurosurgery. That training is very intense and comprehensive, exposing each neurosurgeon to the entire spectrum of neurosurgical problems and treatments. Neurological residency training programs are among the most competitive and difficult to enter and are highly regulated to ensure the quality of education and experience they offer to their residents. There are slightly more than 100 programs in the entire United States and most programs allow only one or two residents per year. What is the history of Neurological Surgery? Within the family of medical specialization, neurosurgery is relatively young. It has evolved into a true, independent surgical specialty only during the past century, developing from the ranks of general surgery. Our
