Neurosurgery Personal Statement

The brain is a mystifying tissue that controls our bodies, conducting all the energy needed to make conscious and unconscious actions. This pink blob had always caught my attention during my earlier years and my interest had only spiked when my little brother became a victim of a horrible fall. The experience of seeing his brain deteriorate at such a fast pace awoke a passion and desire to learn more about the functions and genetic makeup of the incredibly powerful pink squishy tissue in our heads. By the time I was 13, I knew I definitely wanted to become a neurosurgeon to help study the dark and unexplored layers of the brain.

First, to reach my goals of becoming a neurosurgeon, I have to earn a Bachelor’s Degree. However, because there is no specific degree required for undergraduate study in neurosurgery, my coursework would primarily consist of advanced biological sciences that would meet admission requirements for medical school. These requirements include but are not limited to microbiology, biochemistry, and human anatomy. I’ll have to push myself to pursue a GPA higher than 3.5 and rank top in my class. During my third year of study, I must take the Medical College Admission Test, or the MCAT, to evaluate my training and prove to myself and the

According to my aunt Katherine, a medical student at Rice University, it is highly advised that I take advanced classes in medical diagnostics, clinical research, surgical practice, and disease management. Internships and shadowing jobs are also a great way to get involved with what I learn by experiencing neurologic problems and interacting with patients. Once I have completed my medical school program, I’ll have to pass the Medical Licensing Exam, a test that can be taken either after medical school or during the residency program. The MLE scores are then used to choose qualifying residents for an Internship and Neurological Residency