General Surgeon
AJ Williams • 4th hour science
Overview of Career
Perform operations in surgery that heals patients in the abdominal region
What do you need to succeed
Helpful high school courses: Human Anatomy, Physcology and Physiology
Bachelors Degree in Pre-Med (4)
Medical School (4)
General Surgery Residency Program (5)
Costs of Education
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee- $9,430 per year
University of Wisconsin, Madison Medical School- $23,807 per year
Totals: $132,948
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee -$37,720
University of Wisconsin, Madison Medical School- $95,228
Cost of Living (estimated)
Housing: $28,000
Food: $6,000
Gas: $1,000
Clothing: $4,000
Total: $39,000
Student loans and scholarships for both college and Medical school
Have part time job during summer and before college
Total Expenses
Total 8 years: $171,948
Associations and Organizations
F.A.C.S. - American College of Surgeons https://facs.org
American Medical Association http://www.ama-aasn.org/ama
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- High Wages
- Help People
- Meet People
CONS:
- Long weeks
- Long schooling
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General surgeons repair and heal patients in surgery. They work in hospitals and clinics indoors, education requirements include getting a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine and going to medical school. General surgeons national average salary is $166,400.