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What do you need to major in order to become a trauma surgeon ?
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Valerie’s Answer
My name is Valerie and I am a current medical student. To become a trauma surgeon ( a doctor that performs surgeries to patients that in emergency) you will first need to graduate from high school. Then, you will go to college for 4 years. After college, you will go to medical school for 4 years and will become a doctor. Then you will enter into a general surgery residency, where you will train for 5-6 years. Then you can do a fellowship in trauma surgery which is another 1-2 years. If you can, I would try to shadow a trauma surgeon and make sure you like the medical field and that specialty. Also, continue to get good grades and keep doing the things you love to do!
Best of luck
Best of luck
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Lindsay’s Answer
There is none! To get into medical school, you don't need to major in a specific subject. You just need to make sure you complete the pre-requisites for medical school. Majoring in something outside of the sciences can keep your GPA up and make you an interesting/non-traditional applicant, which is something a lot of medical schools are looking for.
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Natasha’s Answer
Hi Carolina,
It is crucial that you talk to your school's career advisor to receive guidance on the specific pre-requisites for medical school.
In high school and beyond, immerse yourself into the sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, neurology, etc); in college, you will want to enroll in a pre-med program where the coursework is tailored for those pursuing medicine. As you already know what kind of medicine you would like to practice, research med schools that offer a targeted path or linkages between university training and hospital residency and field training.
Talk with your parents about your career dreams and perhaps they can help you connect with practicing, teaching or retired surgeons in San Francisco. With your parents' permission, schedule brief Zoom calls (15- 20 minute information sessions) with practitioners of trauma medicine (include current medical students on your list of interviewees).
Study hard and stay well,
Natasha
It is crucial that you talk to your school's career advisor to receive guidance on the specific pre-requisites for medical school.
In high school and beyond, immerse yourself into the sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, neurology, etc); in college, you will want to enroll in a pre-med program where the coursework is tailored for those pursuing medicine. As you already know what kind of medicine you would like to practice, research med schools that offer a targeted path or linkages between university training and hospital residency and field training.
Talk with your parents about your career dreams and perhaps they can help you connect with practicing, teaching or retired surgeons in San Francisco. With your parents' permission, schedule brief Zoom calls (15- 20 minute information sessions) with practitioners of trauma medicine (include current medical students on your list of interviewees).
Study hard and stay well,
Natasha
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Jennifer’s Answer
Hi Carolina,
There's not necessarily a specific major for becoming a trauma surgeon. For your undergrad, to apply for medical school, you would need to fulfill the prerequisite classes for medical school (chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, math, english, social sciences, etc.). Most people major in a science like biology or chemistry to fulfill the requirements for their major easier and to simultaneously fulfill those med school requirements. However, it's not required to have a science related major! You can also pick any major that interests you and as long as you find a way to fulfill those med school requirements and keep up your GPA, you are still qualified and able to apply! Hope this helps!
There's not necessarily a specific major for becoming a trauma surgeon. For your undergrad, to apply for medical school, you would need to fulfill the prerequisite classes for medical school (chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, math, english, social sciences, etc.). Most people major in a science like biology or chemistry to fulfill the requirements for their major easier and to simultaneously fulfill those med school requirements. However, it's not required to have a science related major! You can also pick any major that interests you and as long as you find a way to fulfill those med school requirements and keep up your GPA, you are still qualified and able to apply! Hope this helps!