surgeon

Gus McDowell




 * Surgeon **

**1. Job Description **


 *  Surgeons specialize in the treatment of disease, injury, and deformities with operations. They use many different instruments. They usually operate on patients while they are under anesthesia. A surgeon does many different things. They correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue after injuries, or performs preventive surgeries on patients. There are a large number of surgeons who perform general surgery, but there are many surgeons who specialize in a specific area. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and counsel patients on preventive health care.

2. Personality Characters

There are many characteristics that a surgeon needs to do well. A surgeon needs to be personable so they can understand what exactly their patient needs. They also need to be able to make confident conditions in a short amount of time. When a surgeon is in the middle of surgery and something goes wrong they need to be able to correct the problem quickly or it could mean death for the patient. A surgeon also needs to be good with their hands. It is not possible to be a surgeon if you don't have steady hands. A surgeon has to be able to make steady cuts on people and they can’t make a mistake.

3. Working Conditions

A surgeon does a lot of their work in a hospital. That is where they usually do their surgeries. Some surgeons have private offices where they can have patients come in and get examined. After a decision is made they can make an appointment at a hospital where the actual surgery will take place. There are some health risks to working in the places that surgeons do. They could get sick just spending all that time in a hospital. There are a number of things that a surgeon could contract while they are doing surgery. A surgeon needs to be careful and always sanitize their tools and wear a mask when they are doing surgery. **


 * 4. Places of Employment

A surgeon can be self employed, work in offices of physicians, and be employed by hospitals. About 15 percent of surgeons were self employed in 2006. About half worked in offices of physicians. Also, the other 18 percent were the ones who were employed by the hospital. Others practiced in Federal, State and local governments, including colleges, universities, and professional schools. To find a surgical job locally you could either start your own practice or work at any of the local hospitals.

5. Job Outlook

Our country is in need of surgeons. The employment of surgeons is projected to grow 14 percent from 2006 to 2015. It is going to grow because of continued expansion of health care related industries. Also, the aging population will drive up demand for their services. The job prospects for people interested in becoming a surgeon are very good. Positions will need to be filled for all of the surgeons who will be retiring as well.

6. Salary Information

The earnings of surgeons are among the highest of any occupation. The specific salary of a surgeon varies between specific fields. A general surgeon with over one year in that specialty has a median earnings of $282,504. **




 * 7. Recomended Education and Training

It takes many years of education to become a surgeon. The common path takes 8 years of education beyond high school and 3 to 8 additional years of internship. Surgeons have to get 4 years of undergraduate school, and 4 years of medical school. The education it takes to become a surgeon is one of the most demanding of all occupations. In all states you have to be licensed to practice medicine. You have to graduate from an accredited medical school, and pass an examination. Some surgeons further advance themselves by gaining expertise in specialties and by developing a reputation among their peers and patients.** **Bibliography**

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