I Got In | I'm Going to be a Neurosurgeon

šŸŽ‰ After almost seven years of hard work, setbacks, and perseverance — I’ve finally secured a national training number in neurosurgery in the UK. This video is a personal reflection on what it took to get here, how I navigated the disappointment of not getting in last year, and what it really means to succeed in one of the most competitive medical specialties in the country. I also share the unexpected twist — being awarded an Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) — and why that’s such a big deal for an aspiring clinical academic. Whether you're thinking about applying to neurosurgery, curious about how medical training works, or just following the journey — thank you for being here. This one's a big milestone. Got questions about neurosurgery training, the ACF, or applying in general? Drop a comment below or reach out via my website. Want to find out more about the medical school process? Head over to www.ollieburton.com! If you like my content and want to help me make more, you can buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/ollieburton Social Links: Facebook ā–ŗ Ā Ā /Ā ollieburtonĀ Ā  Twitter ā–ŗ @ollieburtonmed Instagram ā–ŗ Ā Ā /Ā ollieburtonmedĀ Ā  VIDEOS: Getting SHOCKED in the labs! (for SCIENCE) ā–ŗ    • GettingĀ ShockedĀ inĀ theĀ LabsĀ @Ā WarwickĀ Medi...Ā Ā  My First Week At Med School!    • YearĀ 1,Ā WeekĀ 1Ā GraduateĀ EntryĀ MedicineĀ @Ā W...Ā Ā  UKCAT / INTERVIEWS: 5 Top QR Tips:    • UKCATĀ QuantitativeĀ ReasoningĀ :Ā 5Ā TipsĀ ForĀ ...Ā Ā  4 Great VR Tips:    • UKCATĀ VerbalĀ Reasoning:Ā 4Ā TipsĀ forĀ Success...Ā Ā  Abstract Reasoning For Beginners:    • UKCAT/UCATĀ AbstractĀ ReasoningĀ ForĀ Beginner...Ā Ā 

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