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By: Courtney Jackson
Description: The things you need to know if you want to become a surgeon.

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Florida State University- undergraduate, pre-medical, bachelors in either: chemistry, biology, or physics, MCAT,
Florida State University College of Medicine-
Medical Program: anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, psychology, ethics, and medical law
Doctoral Degree M.D.
Specific Courses- Pre-medical, Medical, Internship, Residency
Total cost : $310,292

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1. Internships-
Average years of experience: 6-8 years of medical school (first 2 years spent in a lab and last 2 years spent under supervision in a hospital or clinic)
Majors/ exams: Bachelors degree of science , and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Suggested qualifications: MCAT, applicants of personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendations
Income- $47,000-$64,000
2. Residency Program-
- 3 to 7  years depending on you specialty
- Internship, Bachelors degree in science, and M.D.
- Same things that are needed for internship
-$55,300-65,000

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3. Surgeon-
- 3 to 7 years depending on your specialty
- Standardized national license exam, M.D.s, U.S. Medicaid Licensing Examination (USMLE), D.O.s, Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination
-Seeking board certification in a specialty may (COMLEX-USA) spend up to 7 years in residency; Board certified must complete a residency program, pass a specialty certified exam
-$251,890-greater depending on the type of surgeon

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Pros- Life Insurance, Retirement and Investment Program, Income Protection Benefits, Health Care Benefits, and Paid time off
Cons- Time Consumption, High stress levels, Law suits, Personal satisfaction, Sometimes money problems

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- Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine- works in children's surgeries
-General Surgeon- A basic surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon- works with the muscles and tissues( broken bones)
-Gynecology- works with women and pregnant patients
-Cosmetic and Plastics- plastic surgery