Army MOS · Medical
61Z Neurosurgeon
Overview
A neurosurgeon examines and diagnoses patients with diseases, injuries, or disorders of the nervous system. The neurosurgeon performs surgery as required to address these conditions.
Core Skills
- neurological examination
- nervous system disorder diagnosis
- neurosurgical treatment planning
- cranial surgery
- spinal surgery
- neurotrauma surgery
- neuroimaging interpretation
- perioperative risk assessment
- intraoperative decision making
- postoperative patient care
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Computer imaging software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Image-guided surgery software
- Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Neurological Surgery
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Primary Certification in Neurological Surgery
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Internal Medicine/Neurology
Career Growth
- Primary Certification in Neurology
- Certification for Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities · Funded
- Certification in Pediatrics: Pediatrics/Neurology
- Certification in Surgery: Pediatric Surgery
What the Work Involves
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Related Occupations
- Cardiologists
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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