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What should I major in if I'm interested in becoming a surgeon?

I am a Senior in high school seeking a suitable major in college that will be most beneficial for my pathway of choice.

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William’s Answer

Hi Rachel!
Biology, Chemistry and Physics will prepare you for MCAT.
Your core college courses are: biology, physiology, anatomy, psycology, pathology, chemistry (biochemistry) and physics (biophysics), computing and more.
Major in Medical Science or Biology or Surgery or Biomedical Science with possibility to specialize in:
Oral Surgery
Spine Surgery
Plastic Surgery
General Surgery
Radiological Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Cardiac / Heart Surgery
Trauma / Injury Surgery
Dental / Teeth Surgery
Cosmetic / Skin Surgery
Otoplasty / Ear Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Neurological / Brain Surgery
Hepatectomy / Liver Surgery
Ophthalmic / Optical Surgery
Oncological / Cancer Surgery
Nephrectomy / Kidney Surgery
Otorhinolaryngological Surgery
Gynecological and Obstetrics Surgery
Orthopedic / Bone and Muscular Surgery
Other forms of organ or specialized surgery
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Michael’s Answer

So, I've had several friends who've taken several pathways.
1) Major in Biology and then head to med school
2) Major in anything, but with a pre-med focus, do a post-bacholor's to gain more experience, then go to medical school.
3) Many medical school admissions folks have said to me that it doesn't matter what students major in because they will reteach you everything you need to know in medical school.
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Megan’s Answer

You would need to get a Bachelor’s degree with a Science Major like Bio/Chem. Then after you complete that you will take the MCATS and apply to medical school. After 4 years of medical school then you apply to your residency program of choice I believe the Surgical Residency are anywhere from 4-7 years long depending on the specialty this is where you actually train to become a surgeon and get paid a little bit while still learning. Good luck on your future!
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Pharmacist’s Answer

If you are interested in Surgery then you should have indept knowledge about anatomy and physiology. And also about the pathology

Pharmacist recommends the following next steps:

Physiology
Anatomy
Pathology
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Pharmacist’s Answer

If you are interested in Surgery then you should have indept knowledge about anatomy and physiology. And also about the pathology

Pharmacist recommends the following next steps:

Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
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