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`How did you know what type of surgeon you wanted to be?

I know I want to be a surgeon, but i'm not sure how to later decide what type I wanna be.

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Madison’s Answer

Great question! there are lots of surgical fields. Some fields you will have more long term care of patients and some it is mostly acute care (i.e. you meet the patient, do surgery, have a follow up and then they are no longer seeing you) vs. some careers like obgyn for instance you will operate on many patients that you care for in other aspects of their lives and you will also do many other interesting things in your career other than just surgery! Something you may also want to consider is time it takes to complete residency/fellowship is different, jobs long term are different, financial gain is very different for each type of surgical career. It is also important to note that you dont HAVE to be a surgeon to be a great and successful and satisfied physician. There are also specialties more procedural based but not technically surgery (like emergency medicine, anesthesia) for examples.
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Anasa’s Answer

Hi Vanessa,

I think pursuing a career in surgery is a great choice.

Choosing a surgical specialty is dependent upon your interests as well as long-term goals. What aspect of surgery excites you the most? Think about the patients you'd like to work with and the lifestyle you envision.

You can also immerse yourself in research and hands-on experiences. Talk to surgeons, shadow them in the operating room, and ask questions about their daily lives. These opportunities will be valuable to you as you complete clinical rotations in a medical program.

While I'm not a surgeon, it's common for many aspiring surgeons to discover their preferred specialty during clinical rotations. They might initially lean towards one field, but find a different specialty that resonates with them more as they gain hands-on experience.
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