Surgeon


Introduction

If you like helping people, get to know more about the human body and how it works, if you are a manual person and love to work with your hands, this article will be perfect for you. Not only this but if you are not scared of the unknown or multiple challenges of the job of a surgeon, you should definitely read this article.


What is it like to be surgeon?

Being a surgeon is very hard and it takes time to become one. It is also very challenging because you have to be able to make difficult choices and it could be an exhausting job.


What do surgeons do?

Surgeons follow surgical techniques that are established during surgery, they check on patients for information about medical conditions and risks of surgery, and they perform operations on patients to correct malformations, recover from injuries, prevent and treat illness, or operate patients to improve or recover their function. Surgeons don't only operate, but they analyze the patient's medical history, drug allergy, condition, and test results in determine the need for surgery and determine the best option. Finally they will also prescribe pre- and post-operative treatments and procedures, including sedatives, diet, and antibiotics.


Where do surgeons work?

Surgeons work in hospitals.


How can I become surgeon?

In Canada, to become a surgeon, you have to complete an undergraduate and graduate education and get your bachelor's and medical degrees. Then, you will need to complete a 5-year general surgery residency program. After your residency programs, you will need to choose your specialty (neuro surgeon, cardiothoracic surgeon, orthopedic surgeon, plastic surgeon, trauma surgeon and many more).


How much money do surgeons make?

In Canada, a general surgeon makes approximately $383,332 a year.


What are the chances that surgeons will be replaced by robots soon?

I don't think there is a chance that surgeons will be replaced by robots because it is mostly a manual job. Any mistake could kill the patient. Also, robots cannot think, they just execute the job that was asked. For example, if there is a complication during the surgery, you have to be able to think and act fast.


What age do surgeons retire at?

There is not a specific age surgeons will retire, but most of them will retire between the age of 50 to 70.


Conclusion

Being a surgeon takes a lot of time and patience but is worth it when you apply your knowledge and help people.


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