Carson's work has in common with the work of other scientists of today:.
All doctors and scientists around the world are taking advantage of technology and innovations - laser, advanced computers, etc.
Neurosurgeons perform sophisticated techniques in their field and have specialized, complex skills. These are traits that people applying to be a part of the Johns Hopkins Neurosugery staff must have. Knowing complex techniques is a trait that all scientists in any field must have. For example, biochemists need to know what special effects different chemicals may have.
Now that phones, fax machines, and e-mail exist, the global community is "smaller-, which makes the exchange of information and communication easier. This is true for neurosurgeons and other scientists that have benefited from the increased ability to share their research and accomplishments with other scientists in their field. This leads to greater leaps in progress for all.
There are also things that make Dr. Carson's work unique, and different from the work of other scientist of today:.
Not all scientists' fields of work have a life-saving impact. For example, if your computer breaks down because of some difficulties, you'll "survive-. If your brain "breaks down- because of some difficulties, then you have a much larger problem .
The sheer volume of surgeons today verses "yesterday's- network of peers has changed the number of scientists that Carson can "draw- information from.
Ben Carson is a pioneer in his field. In 1977, few neurosurgeons in general were successful with complicated techniques such as hemispherectomies. After Carson's triumph, complex procedures that were performed, like hemispherectomies, became more successful and were done in more hospitals throughout the nation.
Becoming a neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins is a great honor. Each year, Johns Hopkins receives over 125 applications to join their Neurosugery Department alone and only 2 out of all applications are accepted.
