So, you want to be a neurosurgeon | Julie Pilitsis, MD,PhD | TEDxAlbany
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- This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. As immediate past chair of the American Association of Neurological surgeons/congress of neurological surgeons section on women in neurosurgery, I was instrumental in bringing our group from a fringe organization to a recognized section in our national organizations. The development of our “women leading the way” leadership program has filled a void in neurosurgical education and allowed partnering of women neurosurgeons with women in the medical device industry. A portion of our program focuses on mentorship of female medical students, which matches 70-80 female students with neurosurgeons. We continue to look at the issues that face women in neurosurgery residency and practice to promote retention (samadani et al, accepted Journal of Neurosurgery 2014)
Julie G Pilitsis MD, PhD completed an accelerated 6 yr BS/MD program at Rensselaer and Albany Medical College. She went on to complete a PHD and neurosurgical residency at Wayne State University. She then completed a fellowship at Rush University in Chicago in functional neurosurgery, specializing in deep brain stimulation and stimulation for chronic pain syndromes. She is an R01 funded associate professor at Albany Medical College and is well published in her field. She is currently the immediate past chair of the AANS/CNS section on women in neurosurgery and the current chair of the AANS/CNS section on pain.
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I'm 14 years old and I've always been fascinated by the brain. I have complete hope and knowledge in the area. Not as much but I hope but I will learn more when I reach college and go deeper into anatomy in Senior year of high school and become a neurosurgeon because I want to help people. I strive for that and I want to achieve it. :)
Good luck to you !!
I'm 16 yrs and I've always been drawn to brain and how it works. The human mind fascinates me. And I believe oneday I'm gonna make it. Hope we can both become amazing neurosurgeon oneday.
you're very well spoken. I am now at the same age as you. I am 18 and considering neurosurgery. I am quite hesitant and want to be completely sure before I start medical school, but I am willing to do my best.
How's everyone's neurosurgery careers coming along? Any updates?
Are you in medical school?
guys. read the description. this lecture was part of the "women leading the way" program. Its supposed to be about women in science and fields that are typically male dominated. You pretty much fell for clickbait. Deal with it.
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Sono Luminescence men not picking them for spots they were equally or more qualified for bc of gender
@@sara215 please grow up most women are just not as confident and committed as men
@Sono Luminescence the problem is that women get saddled with all responsibilities of child care. If men start taking equal initiative in childcare and house work, that question would become irrelevant.
@@sara215
Women generally do not tend to gravitate towards such high effort specialties.
We get 1 application by a woman for every 40 men.
It is also very likely for a woman to take time off for pregnancy and their children.
Women also generally are not as driven, ambitious and hard working than most men.
Women actually earn at least as much as their male counterparts when all other aspects are equal (no children, no part time, equal participation, working experience, qualifications and working hours).
Accepting the application by a man over that of a woman involves less risk and more potential reward.
There are female outliers who prove the rule, but they are easily screened in interviews and will have the same, if not better, career options than men.
None of you obviously read the description. She's also right , there's a lot mental strength that has to be present when going through schooling, whether man or woman. It's just a matter of how the different genders view themselves in their practice.
yes but the title is misleading
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I agree with most of the comments -- she spent too much time discussing gender roles and equality. She should have focused more on neurosurgery.
+Katya Pledger i believe she was advocating feminism
+Katya Pledger well the whole point of Ted talks is encouragement .
This simpple ‘trick’ reverses Alzheimeeeer’s in 14 days twitter.com/2b221f57eb75c29b8/status/804578733948444672 So you want to be a neurosurgeon Julie Pilitsis MD PhD TEDxAlbany
Welcome to the world of modern medical education.
What are you trying to reverse? I don't think you should be trying to promote things when you can't even spell.
Although the title may be a little misleading, if people would take the time to read the video description then they would realize that she stuck to the point, and delivered according to her topic and what she came there to talk about. Great talk and very motivational!
Great talk! As a woman and medical student I can see where she is coming from. She has studied and practiced in a field that is not that welcoming to women. If you, as a man offended by this video it just goes to show the importance of women of her stature speaking in platforms like these. Rule of thumb, read the description bar before "wasting 17 minutes of your time" ;)
Great talk!! In any career field that is dominated by one gender, it is worth talking about why that might be.
I listened for 10 minutes to realise it was a gender equality speech
"So, you want to be a [woman] neurosurgeon. Good example of someone with the skills and fortitude to do it and encourage other women to do hard things. As someone about to have spinal surgery, I would certainly be confident with her. One thing the Nurse Practitioner revolution is reminding us is women are wired to be comforters and healers. I would like to see more take advantage of that advantage. She didn't demean men much and emphasized team work a little, to her credit.
Exactly. I don’t know what some people are whining about lol
She deserves standing ovation
I barely know any female neurosurgeons.Its very rare to find one in a male dominated speciality
Give me a couple more years. I'm working on it! 😂
@@Samantha97153 Me too!
@@Samantha97153 same haha
* Doesn't glance at video description before watching video *
* Complains about someone "forcing" them to lose 20 minutes of their lives *
*glances at the title of the video *
* complains about how the title is clickbait *
That's freaking crazy!¡!¡
She kinda reminds me of Addison Montgomery
Omg😂
+Anna Vukmirovich im feeling that but she looks like Hahn
Let's just take a minute to appreciate that comment
yes!!
A moment’s silence for people who didn’t get who Addison is.😂😂
There's a reason that women are so underrepresented in neuro, this comment section reflects the attitude towards women who are trying to encourage other women into the surgery sub-specialty.
Thomas exactly it’s crazy they are bashing her because she’s a woman.
+kayla monroe They're not, they're bashing her because the title is misleading. About a quarter of it is neurosurgery and the rest is gender equality and feminism..
Thomas beta male
As a 14 year old female with a very big interest in neurosurgery, this video propelled my confidence in pursuing this field. I've noticed that while doing my research on this topic, all of the information is delivered by men, this is the first time I've come across a woman talking like this. I'm very grateful, as I did make this connection before she pointed out how this is a male dominated work force. I am now more passionate and determined than ever to make my way as a neurosurgeon. Thank you!
P.s. to all the guys commenting on how this video is about feminism, please leave and watch the other 99% of videos that the Internet has to offer you, with men being the speaker.
It doesn't matter what gender the speaker is, just so long as she isn't lying to people.
Lauren Ramsey at the moment there are only 3,000 practicing neurosurgeons in the U.S. Chances are you won't make it. How far along are you in the process? You will need to match into a good med school, then do well in your exams. Then match into a good and competitive residency. Most people want to do neurosurgery but will drop out when they realize what is actually required, otherwise it would be a supersaturated field.
as a 15 year old male, no one cares
SuperDhillon777 your right. Being a neurosurgeon takes the longest of all specialties. My dad didn’t start working until he was 34. Women in general are less career driven and focus on family more
You’re hot. Nicely going
One day I'm as successful neurosurgeon
I want to be a neurosurgeon not a feminist
Yikes...please don't join the medical field if you're this biased and uneducated about feminism.
The two are going to end up going hand in hand.
I'm pretty sure they mean that this is supposed to be about the former not the latter. Feminism is great and all, but it's not exactly relevant to what the talk is supposed to be about.
Cringe
If you are a woman who wants to go into neurosurgery, it's going to be extremely relevant. Neurosurgery is very much a boys club.
Hi, I'm 16 and I'm currently in my 11th grade in high school. I want to be a neurosurgeon when I grow up.
G-Hy Marcaida Hope you reach it
So... It's been a couple of years. Do you still want to be a neurosurgeon? I'm kinda where you were at.
Where you at
How's it goin
Please reply
Dr. Pilitsis gave a wonderful, important presentation. The wisdom she imparted is for everyone interested in living an insightful, respectful, integrated existence. Most of her presentation informed us about what research tells us about diversity, higher education and success. She used the framework of her specialty which is neurosurgery. Occasionally, she provided us with her opinion and sometimes she shared her experience. Well done. I am saddened by the listeners who were not able to see the importance of her presentation. The title of the TED talk is just fine if you believe that this information is for everyone.
I'm fifteen and I love dealing with the brain and nerves. I want to be a neurosurgeon not for the money nor for the fame. But because it is a passion and I am willing to cry, stress, breakdown and pick myself up because of it. It is a goal that I'm not ready to give up. Not in this lifetime
It is really difficult to get into the neurosurgery residency.
I'm extremely thankful for this talk, mostly for the last part. This is the problem, that face most of the female doctors, espacially surgeons and espacially in such men-dominated specializations. These are just the problems I'm facing at the moment: feeling not fitting in, thinking it's impossible to cope neurosurgery with family life and asking myself if I'm strong/smart/skilled enough. Now I see I'm not the only one and that every women in neurosurgery went through these thoughts. That video gives strength, thank you once more. Huge thumb up!
I just wanna learn more about neurosurgery, anyone can be anything now just bc less people wanted to do this in a specific gender DOESNT mean they can’t 🙄
This talk is so amazing. Here's to future female neurosurgeons.
sane with me but im a 13 year old male
+flash hound this video made me less sane with its patriarchy bullcrap.
Or to all future neurosurgeons?
A lot of negative commentary in the comments. Thank you for sharing your experience. The foundation of practicing medicine isn't really the didactic, but the connection between practitioner and patient, as well as providers and their peers.
It's easy to want to segregate the people who perform, from the work itself. "I wanted to watch a video about neurosurgery, not a woman talking about feminism." There's a chasm there.
People don't become doctors without help. You won't get in unless people, your peers, your mentors, think you're good enough. That's a social aspect that people not in that path don't think about.
If you want to learn about neurosurgery, read a book. There's a host of texts on surgical procedure. If you want to learn about being a neurosurgeon, to be a part of a community, to be part of a team, to be part of a healthcare system, watch this video again.
I am dead set on becoming a Neurosurgeon in the future and this video was very informative:)
A very intelligent and competent lady, with a rather large chip on her shoulder.....
this is so fascinating!
ARE WE IGNORING THE 28 YEARS
I think we are 😂
I’m becoming a neurosurgeon either way 😌
i want to go into Neurosurgery screwed around in high school so screwed my gpa and grades so ill have to bust my ass to do it but im not one to back down from a challenge :)
Kantada Nearworld123 high school doesnt matter, i mean it does but not that mcuh its not a reflection of your knowledge, people try harder when you're learning about something you care about.
RyanPlays what happened dude?
I want to be a neurosurgeon, I’m in medical school and I’m a women. I’m scared of it bc of all the points she outlined. 80hrs week, highest physician divorce rate....your life and happiness vs operating and saving lives more directly than any other type of physician.
Good for her. She has a lot to brag about. Way to bust through world of sexism, doctor. Thanks, TED.
What is the criteria to take admission in medical profession if you had done your Bachelor... i had done my bachelor in Material Engineering from Pakistan. (interested in biomaterials and want to be orthopaedic doctor)
This is not a neurosurgery talk. It’s gender equality.
Good video.
Do i need prior education to go to a medical college? Or can i just go to that college with money?
Greys Anatomy ruined me 😂
The title was "so you want to be a neurosurgeon" not "so you want to be a femenist"
NYRalltheway14 She was chair of the women in neurosurgery section. Read the blurb. What did you expect?
There should be no "women in neurosurgery section" there should just be the "neurosurgery section"
NYRalltheway14 The "Women in Neurosurgery" section is a subgroup of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The neurosurgery part's already covered. (Again, read the blurb)
Icetor01 Firstly it's not a blurb it's the description. Secondly, women and men elong to a species which is known as homo sapiens. Women are becoming more independent when compared to 50 years ago. I don't understand why this woman has to include aspects of feminism in a topic which has no significant relationship what so ever. The gender issue doesn't matter, it just happens that women aren't usually particularly intrigued or inspired to go into the field of neurosurgery. From a 14 year old boy.
Wish it was only 4 years of medical school
exactly...
Then you’d be killing patients lmao.
@@victhoria1128 exactly😂😂😂😂😂
يالله يوما ما انا جراحة مخ واعصاب ناجحه
She's really influential! Empowering women to come to the field.
Ma'am can i asked a question?
Very great TEDx talk!!!
the whole talk was interesting--including issues about gender.
Huge thumbs up. Essentially, we all have a brain and we are capable of doing anything. This was truly inspiring to watch. I admired the fact that she didn't bash on men...she doesn't even like the term "feminism". This just shows that no matter who you are, you are able.
Sarai Parra just because she hated the word feminism doesn't mean she wasn't acting feminist. Just saying
Dudes love to cry when 100% of the attention isn't on them, get over it . If this video doesn't excite and inspire you, male or female then find a different career path. Loved this video!
hen tan you're totally missing the argument. The video's title is misleading, and disingenuous.
Finally a sensible comment
No one would have a problem with that if the title indicated that it's to encourage women, as opposed to people in general. The title implies that ANYONE who wants to be a neurosurgeon should watch this vid. I, like many others, was looking for a video about the pros and cons of the field and it was surprisingly hard to find a video longer than 3 minutes on what it's all about. Finally, I come across this 17 minute video and think wonderful, this should be a little more in depth, but no, Most of it is explaining that not enough women are in neurosurgery.
I will say some good points were made though. Particularly when she said that children look at books and there's 6 biographies for men for every 1 for women and this is what kid's see in school. As someone who thought if women want a job, they shouldn't need to be encouraged, they'll just go for it, I now see that there probably is a need to get the ball rolling so the new generation doesn't feel that stem fields aren't their place because of their gender.
Wooooah
This was great to watch. ALL WOMEN SURGICAL TEAM THAT'S SO COOL!!!!!
this literally has nothing to do with neurosurgery. title should be changed to "what is feminism"
then you should really look up a video about that, because you clearly don't know what it is
wait so im 17. 17+16 = 33. Does it mean you'll be a neurosurgeon at age 28
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Assuming you go to college at 18, you will have to go there for 4 years to get your Bachelor's. So then you will be 22. After that, you go to medical school for 4 years. Then you will be 26. After that is residency for 7 years. After residency, you will be 33. You will not be a neurosurgeon at 28. She messed up because she said primary and secondary education take 13 years when they actually take 18. She's honestly not the sharpest pitchfork.
+atarice She was saying 28 years of education. There is 13 years of primary and secondary education, not 18. We don't start school as soon as we're born. It's usually when we're about 4 or 5 years old.
+Katherine Palencia Yeah I actually thought about that recently. Oops:)
I don't want to sacrifice 16 years of my life for the degree and for the medical training.
I have more fun things to do in my life.
please ,, pass the sick bucket
Boss
lmao she said women get sued much less than men neurosurgeons but she obviously didnt account for the fact she stated earlier, that women only make up 2% of the neurosurgeons🤣
Feminists and other SJW groups are known to try screwing up stats to "prove" their illogical arguments.
@@FlyingUnosaur shut up jealous bigot
I am pretty sure that they came to that data by proportion, like they took the cases of sued women and divided by the total of women neurosurgeon and did the same for men, and after that they saw that the proportion of sued/total was higher in the men neurosurgeon case
You can see the bags under her eyes even from the far distance shot of her lmao. It's a rewarding specialty with a lot of money, but by the time you are done with everything and making a decent salary you will be too old to even know what to do with the money.
***** ... That's her point
Karly O'Hare Listen to earth voice, that right there tells you how tired she is. Pay attention to the tone.
***** Are you that fucking stupid? I explained it's a long rigorous process. You couldn't even make it into pre-med.
I think he just misread your post, don't worry :)
Karly O'Hare
Do you really think it's about the money for everyone? I have a great salary and I'm studying medicine because I want to be able to give back. I myself was victim of a spinal cord tumor and know the feeling of being helpless and told you are going to die. My surgeon gave me my life back and I want to do the same for others now.
Wasn't this supposed to be about neurosurgery
Maybe read the description first
Bruh I thought this was about surgery not gender gaps 😐
I thought this would be about neurosurgery. turned out to be about feminism. 0/10.
Right?
I thought the same thing.
Scrolled to comment near-exactly this. Saw this, not surprised I'm not the only one.
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It is about neurosurgery. In an intimidating field that is male dominated, you need to recruit women too... especially when they have the obvious potential. Don't be the statistic she's talking about, push yourself and others.
She uses the same intonation and speaking style as Ivanka Trump
Started well, went down hill
It's not our fault that people want to write a biographies about us! Just because there is more biographies about men doesn't mean it's biased against women, maybe it's because a lot of men can do great things and have done great things!
open your eyes
So, I want to a neurosurgeon. Not discuss the differences between male and female wages and jobs.....
you "want to a neurosurgeon" ? I definitely want to discuss the differences between male and female wages because if you want to BE a neurosurgeon, but you can't even formulate that sentence, you better not end up making more money than me hahahhaa
+Meri Lackie This is exactly my point, I watch these videos because I have great desires to become a Nuero brain surgeon because of my eagerness to retain knowledge about every aspect of anatomy. People just watch these videos and immediately think "I want to be a surgeon or doctor". Though to be a surgeon you need to be intelligent and excel in high school. If you can't spell properly then you have no chance of getting into medical school.
The Grand Warden that's cool because you aren't even able to properly spell neuro despite having the proper spelling provided to you in the video title...
There going to be a time where doctors like her on both sides will not treat patients on the other side, I thought we settled this
I think it’s good to give other people a basis and general understanding of being a female neurosurgeon and providing us with her perspective but “how to keep women in neurosurgery” like? Stop. Just continue talking about the career and your experiences. People that pursue neurology are passionate in that topic. If more men are passionate about it, then? Encourage people to pursue their interests, not establish the differences between the two genders, unless it’s extremely significant. Women will come into the field if they want to.
Started out good, then cam the feminism in which the whole crowd was bummed to hear
Im disappointed, how is this related to neurosurgery?
Everyone in neurosurgery was educated 28 years oof learning and training. Women or men no difference. She talks how to be hard is to be a femine neurosurgeons:-).I supposed to get more advice about neurosurgery residency in U.S and working as neurosurn in U.S.
Each of us must still improve knowledge and operative technique skill. No matter what is your gender. Good for her.
RENAMED VIDEO NAME: "Calling all feminists that want to be a neurosurgeon".
Did it have to turn into gender equality statement? It was great until that -_-
If you aren't comfortable with that you can stop watching
@@dancingfairyJo That's quite a reductive thing to say. A response like that only makes me solidify my opinion.
Wow loved the talk ab neurosurgery oh wait I mean gender inequality
I hate clickbaits. This have nothing to do with neurosurgery.
5:10 Becomes neurosurgeon, can't add 5 numbers lmao
+/- 1 year
Title is misleading smh
First half of the video was good... second half not so much...
I’m 16 and I really don’t wanna watch this
then don't tf
Misleading title.
I came here for neurology not feminism
This isn't just neurology or feminism. It's about neuroSURGERY
Too much about difference between men and women
She's an incredibly smart and successful woman, and that's the important thing, but oh wow her accent is annoying. Is it a NYC accent?
Thought I came into a wrong video.. All she talks about is women..
exactly.... 4 minutes of Neurosurgery, 13 minutes about FEMINISM.
We don't care
"feminism, i dont like that word"
*spends over 13 minutes talking about it*
lmao
With that voice, I wonder how much she smokes.
I would have preferred her to footnote the sexual bias within the field and focused more on the overall rigors of neurosurgery. i was really interested in learning more about that parkinson's treatment and then she switched gears to being completely about the gender disparity in surgeons. While important, i wish this focused more on the stresses and successes of surgeons overall.
She is really nasally.
Saying “sooo” a billion times was obnoxious, combined with your voice = unbearable
She doesn't know what she talks.
yeah sure she's only been in 20+ years of school. but evidently she doesn't know anything.
I thought this video was about neurosurgery not "the oppression of women in the work field by the patriarchy"...
Boooorrrrrriiiiiinnnnnggggg. It was great till she began playing the gender card.
Turned it from neuroscience to her own politics. wtf
I don't care about your victimhood. If sexism is a problem, just be too good to dismiss.
Ridiculous
Who cares if women are neurosurgeons..... get over it. Women as a whole don't want to do it as much as men. You had me at neurosurgery....and lost me at feminism.
open your eyes
Hey, I want to be a neurosurgeon and I'm a girl. But I am a bit annoyed over the gender talk. I hate those talks. Can't I want to be something without someone saying gender roles
Another pissed off woman. Let me guess, she doesn't date and has dogs.
Chosen Won lol insecured much. She spoke in the same neutral tone throughout her talk. Let me know when you're saving and improving lives and giving a Ted talk.
She should have titled it, "do you want to be a nurse?" Sexual equality is disgusting.
ResidentPresident you are disgusting.
What a feminist. She probably bought her ''degree'' online.
If you listened to the whole thing, she says she hates the term feminist and she doesn't want that term. If anything, she's not one because a lot of stereotypical remarks were made about women and men. True feminists aren't like that.
Mr. Kingg,
It seems you are privy to some information no one has access to. We didn't know people could buy their degrees online.
Is she pregnant? No wonder she is so emotionally detached from the topic. Must've been doing her PowerPoint while on her menstrual cycle.
Maybe she should become a man. Her voice is nauseating.