Career questions tagged cardiac-surgeon


Have you ever struggled to give the best care due to a lack of resources as a cardiologist If yes, what happened??
Please tell me in detail, and what you did to overcome it?

What is the hardest part of balancing patient care and paperwork as a cardiologist?
Open-ended response please explain in detail and tell me why.

As a cardiologist, How do you handle stress from work?
Please explain what type of stress it is and how you handle it. It will help me in my project thank you.

Which university should someone who wants to study Biology and then attend medical school choose?
I am a high school senior living in Virginia, and I aspire to become a doctor. I have received my college admissions results, and I have been accepted to the following schools: George Mason University James Madison University Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) University of Washington I have been accepted into the Biology program and plan to continue to medical school afterward. My long-term goal is to become a cardiac surgeon. I am currently undecided about which university to choose, and I would love to hear from those who have studied or are currently studying at these institutions. Based on my research, having a university-affiliated hospital can be a significant advantage for internships and work opportunities. However, I have also come across opinions that suggest it may not be as crucial. Additionally, some sources indicate that if a university has its own medical school, it might offer a small number of reserved spots for its pre-med students (provided they meet the necessary academic requirements). Considering this, James Madison, VCU, and the University of Washington have their own medical schools, whereas George Mason does not. In terms of cost, George Mason, James Madison, and VCU have similar tuition rates, and since they are all in Virginia, I would be closer to my family. However, attending the University of Washington would require me to relocate and pay higher tuition. I understand that choosing a university is a critical decision for both my career and networking opportunities. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate any insights or experiences from students who have attended these schools. Thank you in advance for your help!

How do you maintain work/life balance as a cardiac surgeon?
I am asking this question for my school project. please give me the right detail.

What is the difference between Thoracic and Vascular Surgery in relation to Cardiology??
I would like to be a cardiac surgeon and through my research, I have learnt about both cardiothoracic surgery as well as cardiovascular surgery but I can't find a clear distinction between the two,especially the differences and similarities .

Hey cardiologists I need your help for my career research project. I would love it if you guys could respond to my questions. Thank you
1. what are you expected to do daily for your job as a cardiologist 2. how much is the pay hourly? what's the salary 3. what's some advice you could give me as someone who wishes to become a cardiologist 4. what's the environment like is it fast paced, independent, or remote? 5 .how long did it take you to get to where you are at? 6. what are some pros and cons? 7. does the pay give you the lifestyle you want? #cardiology

how much does a surgeon get paid a year?
I am in 10th grade, i would like to be a surgeon as my career.

What is medschool like? What is undergrad like when you are going to go to medschool after?
How are the classes taught? What is expected from me in medschool? Give me a day to day life in detail. These have all been my biggest questions for the past 2 years and I don't ever know who to ask because I have never known or had an opportunity to ask someone who was or is going to be in college for surgery. I'm 17 and im going into my senior year in 3 months, so this is all right around the corner. I am almost certain that I have clinical executive dysfunction. How on earth do I succeed with that?! I'm neurodivergent and have severe ADHD and the unknown is so terrifying when becoming a cardiovascular surgeon is my literal dream since I could read. I am not a great student at all. I was homeschooled until 9th grade, and it was a very laid back type of homeschooling so I didn't have to stick to deadlines or really have any assignments. I just really read books on topics I was interested in. I'm bad a math...like real bad, and I go to a prestigious private school. But it's small and liberal. My school doesn't teach traditional stuff. They teach the type of school work that takes hours to complete one homework assignment and it graded on arbitrary concepts. I'm really good at science but I have never gotten an A in my science class because my science teacher teaches her classes phenomenon based. It's not all memorization. It's a very understanding and lenient environment. I also have a horrible, debilitating dopamine screen addiction that I have been teying to break for 3 years now. But im still struggling. How do I do college and how do I get to where I want to be with all of my issues, and what the hell is college? Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

What professional organizations are best to join for dentistry? And what professional organizations are best to join for cardiac surgeon?
I'm interested in dentistry and also cardiac surgeries, I would like to know what organizations are the best for me and I need some advices.

What is an example of a surgery that a maxillofacial / oral surgeon would do?
What is an example of a surgery that a maxillofacial / oral surgeon would do?

What is it like to be a cardiothoracic surgeon?
guys do any if you also know about cardiothoracic surgeons because I want to know more about them and wish was a heart surgeon all i need is information

I want to be the cardiothoracic surgeon where patients would request me when they're in any kind of pain .
Cardiothoracic surgeon

how long can i be a cardiac surgeon
i want to be a cardiac surgeon how long it will take to become a cardiac surgeon #cardiac-surgeon

Advice on becoming a surgeon
What are some things you wish you knew before you became a surgeon? Specifically a Neurosurgeon, Cardio thoracic surgeon, or Trauma surgeon what additional courses or classes did you take in college? Do you think they helped you become a surgeon or helped you better understand things in your field. #surgeon #cardiac-surgeon #surgeons #neurosurgeon #trauma-surgeon

what schools are the most beneficial to be a surgeon (trauma/neuro)
#surgeon #surgery #surgeons #cardiac-surgeon


How do you remember things during stressful situations?
I want to be a surgeon but I'm scared I might forgot everything I know during surgery #surgeon #cardiac-surgeon

Is cardiology a good field to become a surgeon in?
I am a rising junior in college and I know its really early to be thinking about this. I am positive I want to become a surgeon and have chosen three fields that sound interesting to me: Cardiothoracic surgeon, General surgeon, or Trauma Surgeon, in that order. #surgeon #general-surgery #cardiac-surgeon #surgery #medicine #doctor

Whats the income/wage for a cardiac surgeon?
I need it to be able to go to Japan with enough money #cardiac-surgeon #cardiac #medicine #healthcare

What is surgery like?
I think I want to be a surgeon and I wanted to know what performing surgery is like. Is it fun? Hard? As rewarding as it seems? #surgery #surgeon #general-surgery #doctors #cardiac-surgeon #plastic-surgeon #spine-surgery #oral-surgery

What are the most important traits for a successful surgeon to have?
I shadowed a surgeon about a month ago and loved my experience! I got to scrub in and see many different surgeries and I handled a removed gallbladder and thyroid. It was an exhilarating day and I have been more and more interested in surgery the more I learn about it. I have been told before that I have what it takes to be a surgeon but I want outside opinions on what it takes to be a successful surgeon. #registered-nurses #surgery #surgeon #general-surgery #cardiac-surgeon #cardiothoracic #anesthetist #scrub-nurse

What is the most important thing to know before becoming a surgeon?
I have wanted to be a doctor ever since I was four, and I am trying now to narrow down my field of interest. My little sister has had many surgeries in her lifetime, so I have had lots of exposure to the world of medicine. Therefore, I am examining the field of surgery and how that could fit into my career and life plan. #doctor #surgeon #neurosurgeon #general-surgery #cardiac-surgeon #plastic-surgeon #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care

How will the competition for cardiovascular surgeons fluctuate as the years progress?
Interested in becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. #healthcare #surgery #cardiac-surgeon #cardiothoracic

What is it like to be a cardiothoracic surgeon? What is you daily life like? Does your job interfere with your personal life? What are some setbacks in becoming a surgeon?
I don't know much about cardiothoracic surgeons and I want to get an idea about their daily life. #medicine #science #surgery #cardiac-surgeon

What are some requirements to become a surgeon? What kind of classes should I take in high school in order to achieve my goal?
I want to know how to achieve my goal to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. #medicine #science #surgery #cardiac-surgeon

What kind of major should you choose if you want to be a surgeon?
I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon someday. #medicine #science #cardiac-surgeon #cardiothoracic