Career questions tagged surgery
What skills should I have for being a surgical technician?
I want to become a surgical technician in hopes of becoming the first surgical assistant along these lines. I'm about to enter into the surgical technology. I want to prepare myself for what's to come and make sure that I'm on the top of my game. I also would like to know what a surgical technician does from day to day in detail. Thank you!
How to become a surgical tech?
Share your journey & guide aspiring surgical techs on their path. Note: Given the growing interest in surgical technicians, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
How long does it take to become a surgical technologist?
Could you tell me the steps to becoming a surgical technologist?
Are doctors really earning less?
It's been a good while since I asked my last question. I am now almost done with my A levels and will hopefully be in medical school for my MBBS degree next year. While I am not pursuing medicine for the pay, but rather because it is a true passion of mine and something I would be delighted to do for the rest of my life, I've always considered the high wage as somewhat of compensation for all the sacrifices doctors make. Weekends and youth spent studying instead of partying, and adulthood spent in incredibly stressful situations, literally holding the life of others in our palms, the extra cash seemed deserved. But recently I am hearing of doctors in the West being overworked and underpaid, and the NHS crumbling as patient management is outsourced to clerks with insufficient medical training. If there is anyone who works as a professional doctor or surgeon in a hospital, please do feel free to share your experience in your workplace- whether to confirm or dispel the rumour. It would be of major help to a med student just starting out. Of course, I feel obliged to say that even if I would be getting paid lower, I won't change my mind. I feel that servicing others through medicine is the best thing I can do with my life, and I would be glad to. Thank you!
What do Surgical Nurses do?
Hello, my name is Brendon and I am in the 10th grade. I am Interested in working in the surgical field and want to see what type of surgeon I want to be. I want to have experience in the surgical field by possibly working as a surgical nurse so I wanted to know what they do.
Why did you choose to be a Surgical Nurse?
I'm a 10th grade student and i'm interested in working in the surgical field, and I wanted to know why should I become a Surgical Nurse
What type of skills are needed for a good Surgical Nurse?
My name is Brendon and I am a 10th grade student in P-TECH. I am interested in working in the surgical field and want to know the skills that are needed for this position.
What does your average day look like as a Surgical Nurse?
I am a 10th grade student and I am interested in working in the Surgical field. So I wanted to see what its like to be a Surgical Nurse.
How can I graduate without student debt besides scholarships/grants?
I want to become a doctor/surgeon which means it's a lot of money to become one. What are some options to graduating without debt besides scholarships? Thank you!
Is it possible to study neurosurgery with a degree in physiology ?
I am a college student currently studying physiology and aspiring to become a neurosurgeon and a cardiologist but I'm not sure if my current course will be of any use to what I am aspiring to be
How, Based on your experiences, would becoming a surgeon worth it I know it has awkward hours, weird timings to work and it's a lot of stress performing, but I think I would enjoy it. Not sure though!?
Life being a surgeon
What is it like to be a perioperative nurse?
Hello I am a 10th grader that is interested in working in the surgical field and i am looking to interview a Perioperative Nurse. What does your day to day life look like? What is your cost of living? Do you get a livable wage? What type of skills are needed? What is your work environment like? What type of education is needed?
How do I prepare myself to be a surgical technician I am in 8th grade.?
I was wondering what I should do to start preparing myself for medical school. Some things I was wondering about are what classes should I take, whether I should go to a certain high school, will going to a certain high school improves my chances of getting into an Ivy Leauge college, and what college should I go to in order to become a surgical tech.
What good comes out of being a surgeon? What’s some good advice for college, medical school, and especially internships and residency and just the overall career?
I want to become a surgeon and have wanted to for a very long time and don’t understand why so I’m wanting to know some good things that come out of the job because that’s what I plan to become, also please give me advice!!
`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.
What does it take to be a surgeon?
I’ve been interested in this field for a long time, and I want to know what it takes.
What inspired you to become a plastic surgeon?
Please advice me, so I can become a more informed and prepared student for this new pathway that I'm choosing for. I'd be more than glad to get any advice to start my career! Could you describe a typical day or week in your practice?How do you stay updated with the latest advancements and techniques in plastic surgery?Can you share some of the most rewarding cases you've worked on?What are the key skills and qualities a successful plastic surgeon should possess?How do you approach patient consultations and ensure they have realistic expectations?Could you talk about any challenging cases you've encountered and how you addressed them?What are some common misconceptions about plastic surgery that you frequently encounter?How do you prioritize patient safety and minimize potential risks during procedures?Are there any specific areas within plastic surgery that you find particularly fascinating or challenging?How do you handle post-operative care and follow-up with your patients?Can you offer any advice for aspiring plastic surgeons regarding education and training?What ethical considerations are important in the field of plastic surgery?How do you manage the emotional aspects of working with patients who may have deep personal reasons for seeking surgery?What trends or emerging technologies do you see influencing the future of plastic surgery??
What college is good for open heart surgeon?
How do I figure out what college I want to go to /or if I should even go I was to be an open heart surgeon so what is the best school to go to for ope heart surgeons? Like I have books to study for open heart surgeons I just need a perfect school
how much does a surgeon get paid a year?
I am in 10th grade, i would like to be a surgeon as my career.
How do I get used to surgery smells and views?
How do I get used to the surgery smells/visuals? I have shadowed a research neuroscience lab that operates on mice for a couple of months now, and the scents/sights of the needles and mice still make me queasy. How do I overcome this?
Which major should I choose for undergrad if I want to become a surgeon?
Should I go for pre-med or just biology/chemistry degrees? What are the steps it takes to become a surgeon? Is it the same as being a regular physician? Furthermore, are there things I'm supposed to be doing in undergrad if I want to become a surgeon? Thank you for answering my questions!
What is more marketable a major in nursing or perioperative theatre technology?
Im confused on which one can open doors to more opportunities
How much work is put in to become a surgeon?
How many years of school is it? What are the main requirements needed? How hard of a job is it?
How do you become a trauma surgeon ?
I’m in high school right now and i’m just wondering.
What AP classes should I take if I want to work in the medical field?
Hi, I'm a ninth-grade student wanting to work in medicine. I am wondering if any AP courses are related to the medical field and if they would increase the chance of getting into a good college.
Doctors question?
What do doctors do? How do doctors operate? Why do doctors need help from other doctors? When do doctors get paid? Where do doctors work? Would doctors have to work overnight? What happens when a doctor doesn’t show up to work? Why do doctors work overtime? When do doctors get a break? Where do doctors sleep? What happens when a doctor gets hurt?
What are some good major options for me (context below)?
I’m going into running start and I want to become a surgeon of some sort (I’m not exactly sure what kind yet) and I don’t want to isolate myself into one career path just in case I change career paths at some point.
What is the most difficult part about going into the medical field?
What is the hardest part of the job? I’m truly interested in a career in medicine and I’m curious about the hardest part of it.
How many people are required to do surgery on the brain? Has anyone ever become nauseous or anything like dat?
How many people are required to do surgery on the brain? Has anyone ever become nauseous or anything like dat?
what is the best highschool path to becoming a surgeon?
I’m starting 9th grade this summer and it has been my dream since i was young to become a doctor.
Is ophthalmology scary to watch, like while you perform surgery?
I don’t really know what I’m talking about but isn’t it like eye surgery?
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.
How difficult is it to become a cardiovascular surgeon ?
i’ve always wanted to be in the medical field but i’ve finally chosen that i want to become a cardiovascular surgeon. I know that it’ll be a hard but how difficult?
What are some of the pros and cons of being a family physician vs the pros and cons of being a specialist?
I am a female in 9th grade and I am considering pursuing a medical career. I love helping people and I love problem-solving. I am deeply analytical and I have always found medicine intriguing. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!
Hello! My name is Lisset and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Surgical Assistant field for a foundation in health science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose and why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current professional? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What type of people do you work with? 12. What are the benefits you receive working as a surgical assistant? 13. What is the work environment like working as a surgical assistant?
Hello! My name is Ethan, and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the neurology field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What is the worst experience you had working as a neurologist? 12. Is the pressure as a neurologist a lot, or can you stay calm during operation? 13. Was all of the education in the end, worth it for being a neurologist? Please label which number question was answered.
Are you a professional in the medical-surgical nursing field?
Hello! My name is Tammy and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Medical-Surgical Nursing field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. 1. Why did you choose this profession? 2. How many years of college did you go through? 3. What jobs did you work on before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What do you enjoy most about your profession? 12. What do you find the most rewarding about working in healthcare? 13. How do you stay organized with your personal and professional life?
what are the pros and cons of being a thoracic surgeon?
Lauren,18 Im from New York City and would like to know more .
How do I find someone who would be willing to mentor a medical student?
I am a current medical student, looking for a mentor. I'm very dedicated, passionate, energetic, and always looking for ways to become more knowledgeable. My main interests are Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiology, and Public/Global health. Is there anyone interested in mentoring me, or knows anyone who may be interested in mentoring me? I am also available for remote mentoring.