Lessons Learned: Life in Neurosurgery

Fernando L. Vale

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-86917-5_37

Lessons Learned: Life in Neurosurgery

Fernando L. Vale

Neurosurgery

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In this chapter, Dr. Vale discusses lessons he learned throughout his life in neurosurgery. He discusses the importance on honesty, vitality of proper communication, necessity of mentors, how to deal with setbacks, and commitment required to be a neurosurgeon. It is vital to remember that knowledge alone is not equal to competence. We must learn to apply knowledge to become wiser. In fact, judgment is incredibly difficult to teach and requires a combination of experience, knowledge, and awareness of one's surroundings.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Surviving Neurosurgery
Subtitle of host publication	Vignettes of Resilience
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	195-198
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030869175
ISBN (Print)	9783030869168
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86917-5_37
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

Communication
Honesty
Leadership
Mentorship
Perseverance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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