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They make about  $202,450 per year.

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Education

4 yrs of Bachelor's degree

4 yrs of medical school

5yrs of surgical residency

1 yr-general

4 yrs-cardio

2-3 yr fellowship

Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists

US Medical Licensing EXam

Salary

-average of $522,875 (general)

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Cardiac surgery is a specialization in the surgical field that is dedicated to treating heart conditions. Cardiac surgeons perform coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplants, valve replacements and repairs of congenital heart conditions, according to the American College of Cardiology ( www.acc.org). Some surgeons are employed by hospitals or medical centers, but many own or co-own their own practices and perform routine office check-ups and follow-ups as well as surgeries.

Education
Medical degree, 5-year surgery residency and 2-3 year fellowship

Licensure
State license required after completing residency and passing exams

Essential Knowledge
Cardiac and lung anatomy, medical ethics, pharmacology

Average Salary (2015)*
$247,520 (for general surgeons)

Job Growth (2014-2024)*
20% (for general surgeons)

Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Requirements

The educational process to become a cardiac surgeon is one of the longest in the medical field. Cardiac surgeons must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, a 5-year general surgery residency and a 2-3 year specialized cardio or cardiothoracic fellowship. Surgeons who wish to specialize further in pediatric cardiology or heart transplant surgeries may require additional training. All cardiac surgeons must be certified in surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialists before seeking further certification for cardiothoracic surgery. Accomplished cardiac surgeons may be elected to the American College of Cardiology and earn the Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) designation.

Licensure Requirements

All physicians and surgeons must obtain a state license. Licensure requirements include attending an accredited medical school, completing a residency and passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), cardiac surgeons must be well-versed in the subjects of anatomy, pharmacology, biochemistry, pathology and medical ethics. Cardiac surgeons need to have extensive knowledge of the anatomy of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. Cardiothoracic surgeons must be experts in lung anatomy as well.

Career Salary and Outlook

According to the BLS, cardiac surgeons' specialized expertise will be in continued demand, and jobs for surgeons are projected to increase by 20% from 2014 to 2024. Earning potential in the cardiac surgery field is very high. The BLS reported an average annual salary for general surgeons as $247,520 in 2015.

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Cardiac surgery is a specialization in the surgical field that is dedicated to treating heart conditions. Cardiac surgeons perform coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplants, valve replacements and repairs of congenital heart conditions, according to the American College of Cardiology ( www.acc.org).

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1. Forensics pathologist focuses on all body systems

2. 4 years of medical school + 4-5 years of residency to become board certified =8-9

3. Conduct autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death, File reports on the deceased

4.  The pathologist would examine patients that died suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently

5.  They work at government agencies, Medical schools, Hospitals and Private/group practices

6. Average salary 105,000 - 500,00

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People in this field make about $235,000 per year.

some of their patients might have brain trauma, spinal injuries, and different pain syndromes.

Physical medicine doctors work at a hospital or own practice.

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Focuses on Skin, nails, and hair. Usually examine patients with skin disorders. They visit patients with skin cancer, acne, skin diseases, ect. They can choose to work in private practice or a public hospital. Dermatologists can make anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 dollars a year.

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Body systems?: all, much like trauma surgeon

Education?: 3 years of residency plus 4 of med school

What do they do?: Initial patient evaluations and examinations, Ordering tests and blood work to be done to understand a patients condition more thoroughly, Ordering medication for patients based on their current condition as well as their medical history, current medications, and allergies, Perform consultations with other doctors, nursing staff and support staff in order to determine the best course of action for a patient, Explain procedures, diagnoses, tests and treatments to patients and their family members, Complete phone consultations with primary care doctors, surgeons, and other physicians depending on patient conditions and needs, Work closely with specialists who can offer further care to patients and continue care once the patient leaves the emergency room either to return home or to be admitted to the hospital, Read various test results and x-rays throughout the course of patient care

Patients?: this person sees patients of all ages and gender; everyone. They see anyone who walks into the ER

Where do they work?: in the ER

Salary?: $320,419

How many practice this profession?: 37,241 active physicians

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Education

4 yrs of Bachelor's degree

4 yrs of medical school

4yrs of surgical residency

1 yr-general

3 yrs-cardio

Info

They’re the doctors who give the medicine for the surgery

Monitor a patient’s progress after the surgery

Get to know patients by getting background info about the patients

Salary

-average of $269,406 (general anesthesiologist)

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Neurologist work with organs such as:

The brain

The spinal cord

The nervous system ( where nerves are, all organs need to be familiarized)

They may work with headaches, chronic pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling, weakness,movement problems, seizures, vision problems, memory problems or confusion, and sleep problems.

Neurologist process to become doctor:

1. Medical school (4 years)

2. Internship (1 year)

3. Residency ( 3 years)

4. Fellowship (1-8 years)

What Nerurolosist do on daily basis

They treat their patients (examine them)

Diagnostic testing

Treatment

Research

Expand their knowledge

What patients may neurologist see:

They may work with people with

- headaches

- chronic pain

- dizziness

- numbness or tingling

- weakness

-movement problems

-seizures, vision problems

-memory problems or confusion

-sleep problems.

Work spaces for neurologist:

Hospitals

Private work spaces

Research facilities

Neurologist average salary:

Around $220,000

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Summary of many different specialties for doctors