How to Crush Your Neurosurgery Rotation | Secrets of Success for Medical Students

[@xxdakid]

As a pre-med student and basic neuroscience researcher, this is exactly the type of content I am looking for. Clear, concise, and relevant information to help me achieve the lifelong goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. Please continue to create this high quality content! Thank you

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thank you!

[@curiouslyeternal]

Finally…permission to be a perfectionist. Having this constantly beaten out of you in modern society takes its toll. But it makes sense. People hate perfection because they feel inadequate. It’s okay to seek excellence.

[@robasszia2556]

Ah, this is tremendous. Precisely the sort of content I was expecting. I do hope you would continue in this direction!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

More to come!

[@dkierans]

Agree. I work in a completely different sector. This sort of advice transcends any type of job you want. Very nice.

[@splicketylictv8490]

The most well-spoken person on KZbin. I'd buy air in a bottle if you sold it.

[@HibaSiddique101]

I couldn’t agree more! So articulate and a way with words. We need a podcast!

[@kensandale243]

After telling us that he has superhuman powers to tell if someone is faking...he tells us how humble he is.

[@Mozi3777]

The values and people that come from Neuro always resonate with me. Dr Ben Carson, Dr David Levy, and now Dr Martin Rutkowski are virtual mentors I continue to gain wisdom from.

[@vince-vh8ut]

You are the kind of a person I’m looking up to. You radiate something that only a few have including the neurosurgical head doctor I was allowed to shadow. Your professionalism is what I am striving for as a future neurosurgeon.

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thank you Vince!

[@jewel1953]

I really enjoy your videos. I am retired as a patrol officer but find these fascinating. Your confidence would make me want you should I ever needed your specialty in surgery. You are very comforting to listen to.

[@AmandaTroutman]

You are so kind! The world needs more heroes and it's really cool to have KZbin give a platform for future doctors

[@nammratagrg2782]

Doing biomedical science and preparing for neuroscience topic for my dissertation. However, my mother had a stroke while I was just beginning the research hoping to be a neurosurgeon in future. I felt like a failure when the situation occured. Watching your videos gives me courage and focus better. Huge respect for the surgeons who saved my mother's life.

[@granain088]

Hi doctor, I finished my residency 18 months ago. In am currently in a fellowship to specialise in vascular neurosurgery. I wish I had your advices back when I started my first rotations on neurosurgery. I sincerely admire your work. Peace.

[@drmustafaalkola]

Thank you so much Dr.Ruthkowski . Summed it all up in an ideal neurosurgeon approach ( efficient , no sugar-coating , up to the point , facts + informed opinion ). Looking forward to upcoming videos.

[@cindybogart6062]

You secrets for success should apply for everyone weather your in the medical fired or not. I think honestly is a personality trait that everyone needs, also. You are such an inspirational speaker. So glad I found your channel! 🙏🏻. Thank you.

[@asdfjklasdfjkl408]

Current MS1 with no idea what specialty I want to want to pursue... medicine is just so vast! Regardless, I know these ideas will serve me well no matter what specialty I ultimately decide to pursue. Thanks Dr. Rutkowski!

[@chipcurry]

No, I am not becoming a neurosurgeon, but your advice is excellent for all that I seek. Thank you.

[@thepinkthink1298]

Though I am not a doctor but at certain point of time I wanted to be. Your crisp and accurate line of thought while choosing one as one of your junior or telling someone how to be an ideal candidate should be like is imperative and undubitably immaculate and precise. Now I am not in state to carry my medical studies but I am interested in knowing about it and I am always in persuit of getting as much knowledge as I can. Seeing a clear vision doctor like you make me feel happy..

[@davidsamuelneuro]

Thanks for this content! Need to start applying myself. Most passionate neurosurgeons and residents I've met (in Nigeria) have all of these attributes! BE THE NEUROSURGEON YOU WOULD WANT TREATING YOU ❤

[@alihusain5032]

Useful content. Two things I would consider is to decide early if neurosurgery is for you. This gives you time to read research and papers. Secondly, for technical ability I would recommend you draw, and sit in Zen meditation to improve concentration.

[@johnrequilme8977]

Great video, Dr. Martin. What you've said is applicable not just in the medical field but in many professions as well. Thank you for reminding us to stay humble and curious. Keep it up!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thank you John! You definitely got to the heart of my message - what's good in one career will generally serve you well in whatever you pursue, I'm glad it resonated with you.

[@sirajulmuneer7755]

Seriously this video proved to be a myth buster clearing many of the doubts and myths about Neurosurgery. I am finally convinced to put the best effort to get into neurosurgery.

[@samuelsmithmed214]

Humility is about the last thing that comes to mind when thinking about neurosurgeons haha. But Dr. Rutkowski from the two videos I have seen of him seems to be exceptionally humble, hopefully the neurosurgeons I meet in the future fit this mold too!

[@aaqibzyt]

I was confused between dermatology and surgery , after watching your videos it is clear i fit neurosurgery. Always kept this in my mind in med school be the doctor you'd want to treat you.

[@lilrabbitcuz]

Thank you for this. It was very inspiring. You gave us some real talk. Firm but fair. It will scare off those that don’t really want it for sure. I do not desire to be a neurosurgeon, but I do want to go into surgery one day. I’m going to apply this to my current job.

[@Vijay_MD]

I hope I get his “aura of a confidence” before I finish med school and apply for neurosurgery residency. 🤯🤯🤞🏼

[@inexorablehan3823]

I'm over 30 and I have never been able to let go of the built in desire to become a neurosurgeon. I am so fascinated by the brain and have a super thirst to learn, I have always been inquisitive. Solving problems and research is my greatest strength I still have to do my college major and not sure what to major in and so now I have to ask should I throw myself in this deep end ?

[@entiwed1343]

Could you make a video talking about residency for foreign students? I’m from Spain and I’ll be starting medicine next year probably here in Spain, could I do the residency in the Usa, Uk or Canada? I really enjoy your videos, thank you for your time.

[@kishanpatel7847]

Amazing video Dr. Rutkowski! I definitely agree with you on being professionals in the Healthcare field makes tremendous impact on patient-physician relationship. I would add that being a good listener will help me grow most efficiently during rotations! Looking forward to your future videos!

[@nurbekdullaev2167]

Hello ! I am from Kazakhstan ) 4th year in the medical school (little bit different than in US). A year ago, after watching "73 questions to a neurosurgeon," I was pleasantly surprised that this was the kind of person I wanted to be when I became a doctor. After the exchange in Europe, I realized that I wanted to become a Neurosurgeon. I tried to watch all your videos and I got more and more inspired. I would like to ask if there is an opportunity for a foreigner like me to get an internship with you? And how often do foreigners become neurosurgeons in the USA ? After all, the USA is famous for its strong medicine. And I wanted to be a part of it all! Thank you)

[@zaynnicholas9151]

Thank you so much for the great advice! I completed my neurosurgical rotation a few months ago and absolutely enjoyed every single day of it. Have subscribed to your channel and am keen for more of your content, Dr. Rutkowski!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

That’s great, good luck to you!

[@alanw1994]

This advice, especially on attention to detail, is great for many jobs. So many of these words of wisdom is applicable to my aspirations to work in the rocket launching industry.

[@younglee7737]

Dr. Rutkowski thank you so much for this content. We are rooting for you!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thanks Young.

[@ethanpitney2563]

You are a true gift to the field. I love your transparency in your videos. Thank you for your wisdom! I am extremely interested in pursuing spine surgery, so I am currently working on spearheading a new research project at my medical school. Would love if you shared some insight on the orthopedic spine versus neurosurgical spine pathways, in terms of conditions treated, work volume, etc. I guess perhaps it ultimately comes down on whether you are interested in operating on the brain as well, but maybe it is more than just that. I apologize if this is an often-asked question, but am interested in hearing your perspective.

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Happy to touch on this in the future.

[@chillwavezneuroscience2547]

What a great frame work you shared. I love the tips you provide. I appreciate you.

[@harrisonzhu3300]

I honestly feel like this advice is universal!

[@bryanjacobs9680]

Great video! Now I want to run a marathon while studying for my Step exam

[@josejimenez-gw5yl]

Im not interested in any surgery residency, but this just overall good advice for all specialties

[@AvadaKedavra4172]

Look at the quality of this production.

[@physicianskitchen]

I'm going into radiology but taking notes. Thank you, it's extremely valuable.

[@9527david]

I am starting in a few months, these advice has come in handy perfectly!,

[@sahabrandon1]

I idolise you as my role model ! Thankyou sir for making this wonderful video ! Highly motivated to do better than before 🙏

[@heelamomand899]

What an amazing Dr he is !!! I am amazed !!!!

[@abcdefghi_lmnopqrstuvwxyz2961]

I really admire your way of speaking sir! you are an inspiration 😄

[@MohammedSayed-fq6uf]

Thank you for a high-quality informative video that puts a new perspective on how should I be a better-med student and a future Doctor ❤️

[@bneal8869]

Thank you for the tips! Definitely made me realize I need to be more meticulous in my everyday life and in work. I appreciate the content!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Glad it’s helpful!

[@mirakrehuaz607]

Absolutely Brilliant presentation

[@abdulkhaliqkarim509]

Thank you !this is a much needed video about neurosurgery and how to become a perfect neurosurgeon!

[@ORTHO_BASICS]

This was a great video! I’m aiming for ortho, but all of this is equally true for both!!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redherring0077]

Aaahh. Subscribed and addicted to this channel’s content. 😍

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thanks for joining!!

[@Purple_Med]

This is so inspiring doc. Thanks a lot

[@eshetutsegaye6158]

Amazing! thank you very much for the content Dr. Rutkowski. While I do appreciate the channel and the projection of where its going, its hard for those of us who are much more interested in the topic of neurosurgery to be fulfilled by a short video. I would suggest a more clinical second channel in approaches of treating patients. Education is such a valuable aspect and yet globally its very challenging to have quality education like yourself. Here are some examples - how do you treat brain tumors, - what are the common therapeutic approaches, - where does the current field of neurosurgery stand - what are some of the challenges in neurosurgery - Global neurosurgery - I can keep going but I think people would appreciate a more clinical second channels to raise curiosity and interest.I can't imagine how motivated I would be seeing a day in the life of a neurosurgeon. Thank you sir.

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

More clinical topics are coming soon, the next few videos should hit the spot if that’s what you’re interested in!

[@eshetutsegaye6158]

@@martinrutkowskimd3709 thank you!

[@krema20nz]

Hi Dr. Rutkowski, are you going to do a new vlog? I am a huge fan of your channel.

[@ashwingawas2000]

Thank you so much sir 🙏... Much much needed.. for me u r a dream come true.. very grateful to you sir ...

[@imlamberts]

This was so helpful!

[@manahilharoon1702]

Need to see you as a guest on Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast!!

[@LandonLe5]

Excellent video, Dr. Rutkowski! I’m looking forward to future videos regarding this type of content! :)

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thank you!

[@femie6464]

Imagine being a medical student in his hospital and watching this 😅

[@devankumar8369]

This was fantastic insight, thank you so much for this video.

[@michaeljkauffman1587]

Recently found your channel. Loving these videos about character traits and qualities as a Physician Assistant entering the field of neurosurgery. Willingness to learn and humility are big for me personally. Thank you

[@sonin3703]

Thanks you for the very informative video about neurosurgeons. This is the best medical specialty isn't it ?

[@Got2beboss]

Great video and very motivating! Even for international students, Greetings from Germany! 😄

[@ZonMart6]

Thank you Dr you are the best 😊

[@loycechibuzo1730]

Thank you very much

[@buzz17]

How do you stand for 12 hour surgeries without your legs aching? Do your legs get used to it after a while? Does the pain eventually go away?

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

You do get used to it, it takes practice (and good shoes!).

[@stellanatoori7021]

Thank you so much Dr. Rutkowski for this informative video. Could you also make a video about international medical graduates doing neurosurgery residency in the US? I am a medical student in New Zealand and it’s my dream to be a neurosurgeon in the US.

[@youtuberme5020]

I am afraid it is almost next to impossible for international graduate to match into a US neurosurgical residency. It happens but many of those foreign graduates who make it are already neurosurgeons.

[@onegapaul2405]

Hope to get into a US neurosurgery residency

[@koz7102]

Thank you for the Video! Great One. Definitely inspires my future decisions and behaviors as a Highschool student (yet)

[@EmmanuelHammond-v8r]

Thank you ❤

[@yousefhesham2608]

Amazing content for med students keep it up👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️♥️♥️

[@dannee3731]

Hi, does performing back surgery, which is an extension of the brain (Spinal Cord), looked at as a less challenging surgery. Do neurosurgeons perform brain surgery and spinal fusions, or tend to focus on one of the other? Thank you, I find your videos very informative and professional.

[@geethsagar5490]

Thank you Dr ! This video is amazing 😍

[@yarnmaniacs8936]

Any chance you worked/taught with Dr. Penney? He did my craniotomy when I lived in GA!

[@hakim1561]

Thank you for sharing this ! The perfect video for my neurosurgery rotation which starts in three weeks. I hope you have also planned a video about doing clinical research and your advice for doing research as a medical student or a post-graduate. :)

[@johnlevine3384]

Thank you!

[@zeynebouchene8311]

so inspiring thank you spooooooo much

[@ahmedrabie9699]

Thanks doctor, i hope you can make video for img who wants neurosurgery residency in usa.

[@fudokazuki9949]

thank you

[@dry.colton]

With Step 1 becoming P/F, how much emphasis do you believe will be placed on school reputation? Do you think school prestige will play an increased role in residency opportunity, or could a high Step-2 CK and relative research justify a low-tier school?

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Great question. I’m planning to address this and some other commonly asked questions from subscribers in an upcoming video, will definitely touch on this.

[@dry.colton]

@@martinrutkowskimd3709 looking forward to it!

[@jacklucero1558]

I'm looking forward to more content from your channel! I am a current first year medical student and am planning on getting involved with some neurosurgery research teams. Do you have any tips on how to succeed in neurosurgery research?

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

The trick is to find a mentor who is already academically active with good ideas and a track record of good publications. I'll be happy to expand on this more in a future video.

[@jacklucero1558]

@@martinrutkowskimd3709 Thank you! A video on that would be great!

[@suereepmeyer6819]

Hi Dr. Rutkowski, I have one question, could failed coursework during year 1 of med school be made up for through other aspects of the application including doing well in year 2, having many quality publications, a high step 2 ck, and honoring clinical rotations, for a neurosurgery residency applicant? Thank you very much.

[@henrymore852]

Just a random thought, if you have time to reply. I actually have a very serious brain injury from an accident when I had when I was nine. I have a particular interest in minimally invasive general surgery or just the surgery room in general something about it just feels magical. I cant pursue medicine as my learning disability stops me. Is there a line of work that you can recommend? maybe some sort of operation table you do not need a degree for?

[@069_felwinmathew9]

I'm a medical student, I would like to know if there's some media where I can read research projects done by neurosurgeons or anything related to neuroscience.

[@ripunjaya]

Dr. Rutkowski, you have got to make a longer video!! It's amazing to listen to your wonderful voice and I am sure you have plenty of tales to tell. I am looking forward to the day where we will see a 30min video with you. Also, it would be great if you could do a livestream one day and take some questions from all of us. Anyways, please keep up the great work.

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Thank you!

[@thesabiqoon4178]

Came across your KZbin channel

[@sudarshan9249]

Greetings Sir I found this video extremely helpful. I have just one question how were you able to maintain your consistency throughout your journey from high school to finishing residency. I aspire to become a neurosurgeon. I hope to meet you in person some day. Thank you.

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

It’s not easy, but the more exposure I got to the field, the more it cemented my goals and kept me motivated. I’ll try to expound more on this in a future video.

[@sudarshan9249]

@@martinrutkowskimd3709 thank you so much for your input sir.

[@gametopia2363]

love the vids

[@forspartaaa2348]

Greetings sir i feel like a loser sometimes though I am planning to go in medical school and I do want to become neurosurgeon someday but I feel like I can't get things done i am too brash but I am willing to work on myself to better myself so by the time I come to neurosurgery i am ready some tips on how to be better medical student and thank you sir

[@yosephvillarante6504]

Me about to enter med school and not planning in going to neurosurgery: Interesting 👁️👄👁️

[@subhisingh5261]

Sir, I am a pre med, my three qualities matched, that is, dedication, attention to detail and professionalism ( I am still not sure about me but teachers used to say I am professional and the things you said in the video matched mine), how can I find out if humility and curiousity is in me or not?😢

[@ayeshakhilji2831]

Lovinggg these videos!! Keep them coming 🔥🔥

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Absolutely.

[@samfarmer2667]

Current MS-1 here. Does extensive research outside of neurosurgery hold the same weight as research in neurosurgery (assuming the applicant has substantial shadowing/clinical experiences in neurosurgery)? Similarly, do publications done in undergraduate hold any weight if you've been with the same P.I. from undergrad through medical school?

[@aryianexile1045]

What books are the most useful during neurosurgery residency?

[@buttafing3rz]

I’d love the opportunity to shadow a neurosurgeon

[@ayesha5925]

Doc are u not on Instagram?? ❤❤

[@rommelcativo9870]

I’m a nurse practitioner, I think this is an eye opener on how I approach my job. I’m an immigrant dreaming of becoming a neurosurgeon someday.

[@waadmamdouh9659]

I'm an anesthesia technician, after I Start attending many neurosurgery, I feel like I belong there, I'm thinking to attempt to med school and specialize in neurosurgery. Do you think it's too late for that. I'm 27 yrs old.

[@bkritika77]

Hibiscus Minnesota

[@cillian_scott]

And the niche of neurosurgeon KZbin is no longer vacant, sorry to all other applicants!

[@pikusarker1359]

Sir how much money do you make as a neurosurgeon? Nice video. Please reply.

[@바둑이-p5n]

Knock knock, hi I'm the new med student😦

[@JohnCorvi]

Pre-rounding on 30 patients lol. What neurosurgery service is this?