Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

Surgeons are medical doctors with additional training to perform general or specialized types of surgeries. While surgeons spend time preparing for procedures, reviewing files and meeting with patients, their most critical role is to perform accurately and efficiently in the operating room. During a procedure, the surgeon carries out the steps outlined with the patient in pre-surgery appointments. Specific actions vary based on the type of surgery but the surgeon typically uses standard equipment and tools to perform operations. These include scalpels, laser technology, scissors and clamps. The surgeon also relies on her team to assist during the procedure. In this role, she communicates her equipment and tool needs as well adjustments to oxygen and IV levels throughout the procedure. The surgeon is responsible for quickly identifying problems and working to correct them during the procedure.

Salary: $305,479-$428,714

Education:

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 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. After medical school students must continue their medical training in residency programs, the programs can last 3-7 years depending on the specialty.  Students must stay another 1-3 years in postdoctoral training in fellowship programs.  A surgeon mainly focuses on operating on patients and requires a bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and license.

Demand for this particular career

The job outlook has increased by 14% .

Reflection:

I want to become a doctor. Im considering in the career path of a surgeon but it's not for sure. I want to be a surgeon because i want to help people, i want to save lives.