Who is a Neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system
including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, or degenerative diseases of the spine.
How Many Female Neurosurgeons In South Africa
On the other side of the continent, within Southern Africa, the Republic of South Africa (RSA) has the highest number of registered female neurosurgeons, the total being 18.
How much do Neurosurgeons make In South Africa?
R3,286,180 (ZAR)/yr
An entry-level neurosurgeon (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R1,989,405.
On the other end, a senior-level neurosurgeon (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R5,219,659.
Is Neurosurgeons a good career choice?
Being a neurosurgeon can have gratifying outcomes after successful surgeries because they may help patients overcome debilitating conditions.
They perform many complicated procedures like removing brain tumors or damaged areas of the brain, repairing gunshot wounds, or fixing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Where can I study Neurosurgeons at in South Africa?
University of Cape Town.
University of KwaZulu-Natal.
University of Stellenbosch.
University of the Witwatersrand.
How long is the neurosurgeon course in South Africa?
The programme extends over five years.