What IQ do you need to be a neurosurgeon?

Most doctors have IQs far below 157 (let’s say 125–140). So, yes, you could easily become a neurosurgeon, assuming you put your mind to it (having a high IQ is only the beginning). It is slightly disconcerting that someone with an IQ of 157 would even need to ask such a simple question.

Do you need to be a genius to be a neurosurgeon?

That’s where an overwhelming sense of passion and desire for the field comes in. It’s not an impossible task, and statistically speaking, most of the neurosurgeons around the place are not geniuses (much to their chagrin, I imagine).

What is the average GPA of a neurosurgeon?

Although there is no formal requirement for a college major, most successful medical school applicants earn a degree in one of the life sciences, chemistry, physics or mathematics. Because medical school admissions are competitive, you need to achieve a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher.

Is an IQ of 157 good?

85 to 114: Average intelligence. 115 to 129: Above average or bright. 130 to 144: Moderately gifted. 145 to 159: Highly gifted.

What Step 1 score do I need for neurosurgery?

Board Scores Due to the competitive nature of the neurosurgery match, the mean United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 score of successful applicants is around 240.

Do neurosurgeons need a PhD?

Medical school: 4+ years in an accredited MD or DO program (or foreign equivalent). Most medical students interested in neurosurgery will pursue significant research in medical school, potentially including a combined MD/PhD degree.

How old is the oldest neurosurgeon?

An active surgeon at the age of 90, Alla Ilyinichna Levushkina is the world’s oldest surgeon.

What education do I need to become a neurosurgeon?

What Education Do I Need? The first step toward becoming a neurosurgeon is earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Generally, it takes 3-4 years to complete a bachelor’s program. You might consider pre-med or a related major, such as biology or chemistry.

When is the best time to have a child as a neurosurgeon?

9. There’s no “good time” to have a kid. After medical school, you have seven years of residency and then one or two additional years of fellowship before you can even become a neurosurgeon. I had a baby when I was a resident, and it was really hard, even with an extraordinarily supportive family.

What subspecialty of neurosurgery should I Choose During residency?

It’s very common now to choose a subspecialty of neurosurgery during residency. This could be focusing on something like cerebrovascular surgery, spine surgery, neurotrauma, or pediatric neurosurgery.

Where can I see what being a neurosurgeon looks like?

If you’d like to see what being a neurosurgeon looks like, check out my personal Youtube channel, Kevin Jubbal, M.D., where I do a second series in parallel called A Day in the Life. We’ll be doing a Day in the Life of a Neurosurgeon soon and you don’t want to miss it. What is Neurosurgery?