Intercalation

**Rich' Trash** · 17-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by shahana

okay, im sorry firstly if this is in the wrong place.

But i want to enter neurosurgery (bit young to know exactly what i want, i know) but is it better to have an intercalated degree in Surgery or Neuroscience?

May I ask, what appeals to you about neurosurgery compared to any other surgical speciality? For example, what particularly interests you about spinal surgery?

**alex MD** · 17-07-2008, 10:22 PM

Competition from you shahana

! Both at leicester, game on! Good luck for results btw

shahana · 17-07-2008, 10:26 PM

i guess its just how little is known about the human brain and its function. Also every part of the body is dependant upon the nervous system, so i guess its just the fascination with all the possiblities of treatment.

With other organs (im sorry, i dont mean to offend anyone) i guess its just repleacement or trying to fix. Like with a heart, you would try to treat it using meds, pacifier or if need be a transplant. You cant do that with a brain, im not sure how to explain but i have always been intrested in the nervous system.
But i will enter med school (fingers crossed) with an open mind

I guess the things that fascinate us are the ones we know the least about.

shahana · 17-07-2008, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by alex MD

Competition from you shahana

! Both at leicester, game on! Good luck for results btw

oh wow, you want to enter this field too? Well i guess the world can expect two neurosurgeons originating from Leicester one day!

Good luck to you too!!

(28 days to go.....

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**bav** · 25-09-2008, 12:22 PM

hmmm how about if you were to do a research ibsc in a neurological disorder??

**469er** · 27-09-2008, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by Mattie

Does anyone know what is thought of clinically based intercalated degrees? I'm contemplating doing a BSc in Emergency Medicine which is 60/40 clinical/theory. It's based around the course nurses take to become Emergency Nurse Practioners but you're obviously attached to doctors rather than nurses and you have to opportunity to do loads of other courses such as the Royal College of Surgeon's Pre Hospital Trauma Course and others.
You have to complete loads of clinical examinations and as you build a relationship with your consultant you're allowed to run resus cases (obviously under strick suppervision).
My only concern is that it might not be academic enough but does a BSc strictly need to be?
I'm really interested in EM and Trauma and thought it would put me in such as better position if I had this degree.
What does anyone else think (particularly those who have done strictly academic degrees)?
Many thanks.

Which medical schools offer the iBSc in EM? Anyone know?