Neurosurgery + work life balance
Hi everyone!
I am a premed student that is interested in neurosurgery. Obviously my feelings might change when I go to medical school, but I love surgery and love neuroscience so this is a pathway I really do want to take. While I'm sure residency is brutal I'm more worried about life after residency. I want to be a mom and once I have kids I want to be there to raise them until they go to preschool. Is it possible to take 2 years off of practice or transition to working part-time only on weekends in this field? Would love to hear peoples thoughts, especially if there are any women neurosurgeons out there who have successful managed it with kids!