Brain Surgeon Interview | Neurosurgeon Day in the life, Neurosurgery Residency, Money, Surgery Types

TIMESTAMPS
00:23 What is neurosurgery + most common cases?
01:12 What are the subspecialties of neurosurgery?
06:21 What are the most common cases you usually see?
09:44 What was your path to medicine and why your specialty of neurosurgery?
13:15 What is a typical day or week in your life like?
16:52 How is the lifestyle of a typical neurosurgeon (not like Dr. C) different than other specialties + employment settings/job models?
20:32 How well are neurosurgeons compensated + how to maximize income?
22:50 Why was the attrition rate so high in your residency program? Why did people drop out? Also, high divorce rates + family considerations
26:29 What is the most challenging aspect of neurosurgery?
28:27 What is the most rewarding aspect of neurosurgery? (not neurology 😉)
30:01 What are the misconceptions about neurosurgery?
33:27 What are the personalities or traits that make good neurosurgeons?
36:01 How to match into a good neurosurgery residency?
39:54 How do you/recommend staying on top of medical advances?
42:37 How do you/recommend preventing burnout + establish a work-life balance?
47:42 How has medicine changed in the last few decades and where do you see it going?
53:10 Socioeconomic class issues with future healthcare compensation schemes
53:36 How can we become good doctors?

Dr. Chan is a neurosurgeon I met to discuss topics like his journey to become a neurosurgeon, a typical day in his life, how to match into neurosurgery, and various experiences he's had in the field.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:23 What is neurosurgery + most common cases?
01:12 What are the subspecialties of neurosurgery?
06:21 What are the most common cases you usually see?
09:44 What was your path to medicine and why your specialty of neurosurgery?
13:15 What is a typical day or week in your life like?
16:52 How is the lifestyle of a typical neurosurgeon (not like Dr. C) different than other specialties + employment settings/job models?
20:32 How well are neurosurgeons compensated + how to maximize income?
22:50 Why was the attrition rate so high in your residency program? Why did people drop out? Also, high divorce rates + family considerations
26:29 What is the most challenging aspect of neurosurgery?
28:27 What is the most rewarding aspect of neurosurgery? (not neurology 😉)
30:01 What are the misconceptions about neurosurgery?
33:27 What are the personalities or traits that make good neurosurgeons?
36:01 How to match into a good neurosurgery residency?
39:54 How do you/recommend staying on top of medical advances?
42:37 How do you/recommend preventing burnout + establish a work-life balance?
47:42 How has medicine changed in the last few decades and where do you see it going?
53:10 Socioeconomic class issues with future healthcare compensation schemes
53:36 How can we become good doctors?

[plutobaby]

A characteristic I’ve noticed from watching neurosurgeon interviews is that these guys are very well put together and very ceo-like as in every thought they’ve articulated very precisely before the words even come out of their mouths, very confident group of people as well, it amazes me how committed they are to their profession because its definitely one of the most demanding medical specialties

[peterchavez]

I am 18 and I have fallen in love with how the brain works and always wanted to become a Neurosurgeon. All of the questions I had about becoming a neurosurgeon, has been answered! An amazing interview and I am excited for my journey! Thank you!

[culdog]

Salute to this great man, dedicating his life to improve others.

[davidw.]

this is by far the most comprehensive and interesting, insightful interview for people who consider neurosurgery as a residency/speciality

[dogwater]

This man just said he memorized his textbooks 😂

[howtomedicate]

Very interesting! Neurosurgery is a fasinating profession!

[bemotivated]

Best interview ever. Clever questioning Adnan. This man articulate. Loved it!

[hanybatrisyia]

Im 17 and im a girl. I am really looking forward to be a neurosurgeon. I know it is a super hard profession but i would love accept challenges and do constant studying because life is nothing without education.

[emilymcclellan]

Dr. Chan gave impressive insight with the neurological way of life. I’m 17 years ago and I’ve been interested in directing my life to this field of study. At the moment, when I look at going into this field of study, it feels overwhelming but if you make neurosurgery your passion, then you’ll be successful because you’re doing it for yourself and not doing it for someone else. The money doesn’t matter but making your patient lives better is what fuels your passion.

[willythewook]

Best neurosurgery information video on the internet for sure! Thank you so much for this.

[laspro]

Thanks alot for interviewing doctors with great careers.
Its just inspiring, and important, to learn from them and to know how to plan a way

[sudo]

Great interview! Mad respect for no breaks!

[ahnafquader]

Being a Neurosurgeon, I absolutely agree with Dr. Chan

[Woodoosticka]

I feel I can translate a ton of elements in IT to being a healthcare professional. I am looking into going to school to become a neurosurgeon. Thanks for posting this video!

[kennylewis]

Enjoyed the interview it was very detailed. He didn’t explain how big his staff is now that he owns his private practice

[jasoncheung]

1.2 m per year, 100k per month, 25k per week, 625 per hour, man you just get $625 for free, lol

[fatherofmyson]

Proud to be a resident of neurosurgery 🥰🥰😍😘

[mustafaaa]

My man. I have discovered your channel finally.

[ajaycbaby]

I had to give this video a thumbs up because Adnan is such a great person.