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What is the hardest part of becoming a trauma surgeon?
I'm a senior in high school. My favorite classes are Anatomy and Psychology. I'm going to major in biology in college. I love caring for others and making them feel better when they're not feeling good.
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Hey Jordan, that’s awesome that you're already thinking about trauma surgery, this is a rewarding field indeed, but yeah, it definitely comes with its challenges ofcourse as any other field. The hardest part, in my opinion, is probably the emotional and mental toll it takes, in medicine in most fields this is the most told cases especially in this field. Trauma surgeons often have to deal with life-or-death situations, and you have to be able to keep your cool in those high-pressure moments. You’re literally saving lives, but there can be times when the outcome isn’t what you hoped for, and that can be tough to process.
Another thing is the time and commitment required. Becoming a trauma surgeon involves years of education and training, undergrad, medical school, residency, and then specialized surgery training. It’s a lot of work, and it can be exhausting at times. But, if you're passionate about helping others, it's worth it. Also, being in the operating room for long hours can take a physical toll on you too, especially when it’s a particularly tough day. But the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference is huge for most surgeons who I have spoken to.
Jordan, lemme say also that it’s great that you're already into anatomy and psychology, those will definitely help set a strong foundation for your studies, because most students struggle with this and these are the first concepts of medicine field and if you are set on them then things will be a lot easier along the way of your education. Stay focused on your goal, and remember that it’s okay to take breaks and lean on your support system when you need it. You’ve got the passion, and that’s a great start buddy! Let me know if you ever want to ask anythin more about the journey ahead, you can always feel free to reach out here.
Another thing is the time and commitment required. Becoming a trauma surgeon involves years of education and training, undergrad, medical school, residency, and then specialized surgery training. It’s a lot of work, and it can be exhausting at times. But, if you're passionate about helping others, it's worth it. Also, being in the operating room for long hours can take a physical toll on you too, especially when it’s a particularly tough day. But the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference is huge for most surgeons who I have spoken to.
Jordan, lemme say also that it’s great that you're already into anatomy and psychology, those will definitely help set a strong foundation for your studies, because most students struggle with this and these are the first concepts of medicine field and if you are set on them then things will be a lot easier along the way of your education. Stay focused on your goal, and remember that it’s okay to take breaks and lean on your support system when you need it. You’ve got the passion, and that’s a great start buddy! Let me know if you ever want to ask anythin more about the journey ahead, you can always feel free to reach out here.
Dr H
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Hey Jordan, that’s awesome that you're already thinking about trauma surgery, this is a rewarding field indeed, but yeah, it definitely comes with its challenges ofcourse as any other field. The hardest part, in my opinion, is probably the emotional and mental toll it takes, in medicine in most fields this is the most told cases especially in this field. Trauma surgeons often have to deal with life-or-death situations, and you have to be able to keep your cool in those high-pressure moments. You’re literally saving lives, but there can be times when the outcome isn’t what you hoped for, and that can be tough to process.
Another thing is the time and commitment required. Becoming a trauma surgeon involves years of education and training, undergrad, medical school, residency, and then specialized surgery training. It’s a lot of work, and it can be exhausting at times. But, if you're passionate about helping others, it's worth it. Also, being in the operating room for long hours can take a physical toll on you too, especially when it’s a particularly tough day. But the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference is huge for most surgeons who I have spoken to.
Jordan, lemme say also that it’s great that you're already into anatomy and psychology, those will definitely help set a strong foundation for your studies, because most students struggle with this and these are the first concepts of medicine field and if you are set on them then things will be a lot easier along the way of your education. Stay focused on your goal, and remember that it’s okay to take breaks and lean on your support system when you need it. You’ve got the passion, and that’s a great start buddy! Let me know if you ever want to ask anythin more about the journey ahead, you can always feel free to reach out here.
Another thing is the time and commitment required. Becoming a trauma surgeon involves years of education and training, undergrad, medical school, residency, and then specialized surgery training. It’s a lot of work, and it can be exhausting at times. But, if you're passionate about helping others, it's worth it. Also, being in the operating room for long hours can take a physical toll on you too, especially when it’s a particularly tough day. But the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference is huge for most surgeons who I have spoken to.
Jordan, lemme say also that it’s great that you're already into anatomy and psychology, those will definitely help set a strong foundation for your studies, because most students struggle with this and these are the first concepts of medicine field and if you are set on them then things will be a lot easier along the way of your education. Stay focused on your goal, and remember that it’s okay to take breaks and lean on your support system when you need it. You’ve got the passion, and that’s a great start buddy! Let me know if you ever want to ask anythin more about the journey ahead, you can always feel free to reach out here.
Dr H
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Hey Jordan, that’s awesome that you're already thinking about trauma surgery, this is a rewarding field indeed, but yeah, it definitely comes with its challenges ofcourse as any other field. The hardest part, in my opinion, is probably the emotional and mental toll it takes, in medicine in most fields this is the most told cases especially in this field. Trauma surgeons often have to deal with life-or-death situations, and you have to be able to keep your cool in those high-pressure moments. You’re literally saving lives, but there can be times when the outcome isn’t what you hoped for, and that can be tough to process.
Another thing is the time and commitment required. Becoming a trauma surgeon involves years of education and training, undergrad, medical school, residency, and then specialized surgery training. It’s a lot of work, and it can be exhausting at times. But, if you're passionate about helping others, it's worth it. Also, being in the operating room for long hours can take a physical toll on you too, especially when it’s a particularly tough day. But the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference is huge for most surgeons who I have spoken to.
Jordan, lemme say also that it’s great that you're already into anatomy and psychology, those will definitely help set a strong foundation for your studies, because most students struggle with this and these are the first concepts of medicine field and if you are set on them then things will be a lot easier along the way of your education. Stay focused on your goal, and remember that it’s okay to take breaks and lean on your support system when you need it. You’ve got the passion, and that’s a great start buddy! Let me know if you ever want to ask anythin more about the journey ahead, you can always feel free to reach out here.
Another thing is the time and commitment required. Becoming a trauma surgeon involves years of education and training, undergrad, medical school, residency, and then specialized surgery training. It’s a lot of work, and it can be exhausting at times. But, if you're passionate about helping others, it's worth it. Also, being in the operating room for long hours can take a physical toll on you too, especially when it’s a particularly tough day. But the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference is huge for most surgeons who I have spoken to.
Jordan, lemme say also that it’s great that you're already into anatomy and psychology, those will definitely help set a strong foundation for your studies, because most students struggle with this and these are the first concepts of medicine field and if you are set on them then things will be a lot easier along the way of your education. Stay focused on your goal, and remember that it’s okay to take breaks and lean on your support system when you need it. You’ve got the passion, and that’s a great start buddy! Let me know if you ever want to ask anythin more about the journey ahead, you can always feel free to reach out here.