What do I have to do to become an surgeon?
452418
you will need to go to med school for like 10 yrs first..and you have to get really good grades..come on, you'd be dealing with peoples lives!! It's very intense studing..you think you're up for it??
747635
There are 2 paths to becoming a paramedic :(You must have basic good education, English, Maths and a science pref.)\n\n1. Go to university and take a four year course in paramedical science.\n\n2.You can start off as an Emergency ambulance technician where you will be trained to deal with emergencies resuscitation etc.   You have to work at this for two years then you can apply for paramedical training.  If you are selected then the ambulance service trains you.\n\nIt is an advantage if you have taken a first aid certificate.\n\nHope this helps.
1119850
I would like to become a doctor, possibly an OB/GYN as well. As well as taking all required classes for high school graduation, you should definitely take biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy/physiology (do Advanced Placement if possible to posibly exempt yourself from that college credit in order to take more classes then). Be sure to take as high mathematics courses as possible (trust me, they will come in handy). A health class is ALWAYS required for all high school students, so you need to take that. If your school has a medical program, be sure to take it (I will take it in 12th grade, I will be in the 11th grade this year). Although youshould take all high-level classes, try to place more emphasis on math and science classes. This should help you be on your way to a medical career!!
326151
Transplant Surgeon.  Traditionally, an M.D. (or D.O.) who has completed general surgical training (5 to 7 years of residency after med school) and then completed a transplant surgery fellowship (at least 3 more years in most cases).  \n\nTransplant Surgeons do both the organ harvesting from donors and the implantation of the donated organs in the recipients.
1100085
actually you could develop keloids anywhere\nthe cuts made by the surgeon usually are hidden so no scar keloid or not should be visible\nif you are thinking about getting a surgery check for the credentials of your surgeon and get so information about him before\nIf he is an ethical an professional surgeon as most of them are he will tell you if you are a candidate for surgery and what choices will you have to get the optimum results.\nRemember saving a few bucks can cost you all your happiness
497014
They throw you into the fire and have you do things little by little.  You watch a surgeon do it and you are expected to do it the next time.  You also read about techniques in books, but the way a surgeon becomes a surgeon is by experiece in the operating room.
978374
Well, assuming you want to do surgery, you're going to have to go to medical school. Med school is really competitive and your best chance of getting in is with a very comprehensive education of all things medical. Pre-med might not always be the best choice because it sometimes lacks coursework in the fundamentals of molecular and cellular biology. Lots of students I know going to medical school are majoring in microbiology (the study of cells), bioscience, biochemistry (incredibly tough but proves that you're ready for the rigors of medical school), chemistry and surprisingly enough, bioengineering. \n\nI would avoid any health, diet, or majors that don't focus on the basic levels of cellular and human biology. Getting a 4.0 in major consisting of nutrition doesn't look very good. You need to have a really good background in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, and microbiology to be a good canadiate for a medical program but as long as your taking challenging classes that focus on some aspect of the human body, you have a very good chance of getting into medical school.\n\nI'd look into what aspect of biology you enjoy the most and major in that. From there, with good grades and good recommendations, you should be a shoe-in for medical school
490457
You need to obtain your pre-med degree which takes anywhere from 4 to 5 years depending on where you go and how easily you can obtain the classes you need. Then you have med school which is another approximate 4 years. You then will have an internship of anywhere from 2 to 4 years depending on your specialty. Good luck!
322010
I'm a med student in New Jersey.  As far as education...it takes 4 years of college and 4 years of med school, then for cardiac surgery, you have to do a surgical residency which is about 5-7 years and then you have to a cardiology fellowship which is another 2-4 years.  As far as the type of person it takes...you have to be very dedicated because it takes a long time and there is a lot of information thrown at you in a short period of time.  I believe that the school I go to is an excellent school (despite the controversy going on now) but I hear that NYU has a good school and that Johns Hopkins is really good school.  Also Albert Einstein College of Medicine but any one is probably suffice if you work hard enough at your studies.  Also you don't have to major in a science in college to get in to med school..you just have to have the prerequisites.  Good luck!
975545
Cosmetic surgery is a specialization. You need to get an MD first. Then you can get your baord certification in cosmetic surgery. It is about a 2 year internship after your residency. Reconstructive surgery is much better and you can also do most cosmetic surgeries.
1127526
To work as a psychiatrist, you must:\n\ncomplete a bachelor's degree\ngraduate from medical school\ncomplete an internship\npass a state licensing exam\ncomplete a three-year residency program in psychiatry\npass additional exams to become board certified\nhave strong interpersonal skills; and\nbe self-motivated.\n\nFormal Education\nTo become a licensed doctor, you must complete medical school. Medical schools grant a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.M.) degree. You spend the first two years of medical school in classrooms and labs. You study anatomy, biochemistry, and different medicines. You also learn how to take a medical history, examine patients, and make a diagnosis. During the next two years, you work in hospitals and clinics under the supervision of physicians.\n\nYou usually need a bachelor's degree to get into medical school. While you do not need to be a pre-medicine or science major, these programs are good preparation. If you earn a liberal arts degree, be sure to take courses in physics, biology, and chemistry.\n\nOn-the-job Training\nWhile in medical school, you spend two years working as an intern in a hospital or clinic. As an intern, you rotate through internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics, oncology, and other hospital departments.\n\nAfter medical school, you complete a residency program in a specialty of medicine. Depending on your specialty, your residency lasts from three to five years. Residents usually work in hospitals. After your residency, you take additional exams to become board certified.
848452
To become a doctor you need a doctorate--a degree. Thus, you can became a doctor of medical chemistry. A licence to treat people is another story.  Please check with the local licensing authorities having jurisdiction in your area. College of physician and surgeons, for example.
958628
learn how to pass spelling class then you can worry about becoming a surgeon
198284
I would like to be a reconstructive surgeon myself and i am currently in medical school, and im sorry to say that this type of "cosmetic" surgeon cannot be done in a hospital "legally" this is something you would have to get done by someone who does things such as slipping tongues, placing horns under the skin, and things like that which are all done with no anesthesia, so if u can stand the pain go a head, but u will have to find someone who is skilled and someone u can really trust.
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Never become a surgeon for the money.  People are ALWAYS going to need surgeons.  what we don't need is some jerk who only cares about money when most of us can't afford decent healthcare as it is.  \n\nIf you are doing it for the money, you'll be miserable. \n\nIf you do it because you want to help people...and are willing to provide your services to low-income people or people w/o health insurance...then I definitely encourage you to go into it.  The money and happiness will follow if you do it for the right reasons.
22871
You'll also need at least an undergraduate degree. You will also need to take the MCATs.
214754
knowledge of anatomy and some practice with slicing dicing and a bit of medical knowledge would not hurt.\n\nget a medical degree. then get in PG course for the surgery