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William
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I'm trying to become a general surgeon what do i need to become it ?
Im a senior in high school and I want to become a general surgeon and I'm not quite sure what I need to do to be able to become one. #general-surgery #surgeon #surgery
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Doc Frick
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William following your completion of high school, the path to becoming a general surgeon starts with approximately 13-years of addtional schooling. This generally include four years of undergraduate study, four years of medical school leading to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, and three to seven years of surgical residency at a hospital. Surgeons typically start out by enrolling in a university or college with a strong pre-medical program and by choosing a major related to medicine, such as biology, physics, or chemistry. After earning a bachelor's degree, they must pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in order to apply to medical school. During medical school, students must gain an even greater mastery of subjects taken at the undergraduate level. These include anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, psychology, ethics, and medical law, among others. Programs also require students to go through rotations, where they learn the basics of patient care across a variety of specialties. Upon graduating from medical school, aspiring surgeons must earn an M.D. and become licensed before they can begin their residency. Residencies function as salaried training and allow students to begin specializing. Although operating is a large part of the job, surgeons also provide consultations and perform before and after check-ups. They generally work with a team of medical professionals that includes anesthesiologists, nurses, and other doctors. A surgeon's hours are generally long, including time spent operating and on-call. Because the nature of the work can be so consuming, many hospitals limit the work week to 80 hours with one day off.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE – Before entering medical school, aspiring surgeons must complete undergraduate school to earn a bachelor's degree. These 4-year degrees do not have to focus specifically on medicine; however, curricula should focus heavily on the physical sciences to prepare students for the strong emphasis on science in medical school. Courses in anatomy, biology, chemistry, math and physiology may be beneficial.
MEDICAL DEGREE – With bachelor's degrees, students are prepared to attend medical school and pursue Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degrees. M.D. degree program curricula are generally divided into two years of foundational medical courses followed by two years of clinical clerkships. During clerkships, students work directly with patients, applying classroom instruction obtained in the first two years to diagnose illnesses and provide healthcare.
POST-DOCTORAL SURGICAL TRAING – After medical school, students typically continue their medical training in residency programs, gaining practical experience in a chosen specialty under the supervision of licensed surgeons, these programs can last 3-7 years depending on the specialty, though general surgery residencies typically take five years to complete.
Hope this was helpful William
BACHELOR'S DEGREE – Before entering medical school, aspiring surgeons must complete undergraduate school to earn a bachelor's degree. These 4-year degrees do not have to focus specifically on medicine; however, curricula should focus heavily on the physical sciences to prepare students for the strong emphasis on science in medical school. Courses in anatomy, biology, chemistry, math and physiology may be beneficial.
MEDICAL DEGREE – With bachelor's degrees, students are prepared to attend medical school and pursue Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degrees. M.D. degree program curricula are generally divided into two years of foundational medical courses followed by two years of clinical clerkships. During clerkships, students work directly with patients, applying classroom instruction obtained in the first two years to diagnose illnesses and provide healthcare.
POST-DOCTORAL SURGICAL TRAING – After medical school, students typically continue their medical training in residency programs, gaining practical experience in a chosen specialty under the supervision of licensed surgeons, these programs can last 3-7 years depending on the specialty, though general surgery residencies typically take five years to complete.
Hope this was helpful William
Atul Bhankharia
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If you want to become a Doctor, first finish an undergraduate degree and take courses that are relevant to medicine.
Pass the MCAT exam and have a respectable score so that you can get admission to a teaching univ/hospital. This is not easy and it requires a lot of work and talent.
Study for four years in a teaching univ/hospital and based on how well you do, you will do a residency for few more years.
Sometimes you don't get to pick what you want to do if the hospitals/univ that will accept you do not want you to do what you want to do. This is life and reality unless you are extremely good at what you have done.
Pass the MCAT exam and have a respectable score so that you can get admission to a teaching univ/hospital. This is not easy and it requires a lot of work and talent.
Study for four years in a teaching univ/hospital and based on how well you do, you will do a residency for few more years.
Sometimes you don't get to pick what you want to do if the hospitals/univ that will accept you do not want you to do what you want to do. This is life and reality unless you are extremely good at what you have done.