All About Cardiothoracic Surgeon By Yeonjoo Lee Cardiothoracic

All About Cardiothoracic Surgeon By: Yeonjoo Lee

Cardiothoracic Surgeon �They are specialized surgeon �They operate Heart surgery, heart transplant, valve replacement, and lung surgery.

Why do I want to become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? �I chose this job because my grandfather died because of heart disease. �Also I was interested since I was watching many dramas about the doctors. �I always wanted to observe people getting better after the surgeries are done.

Career Path to become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon need to study 4 years of health science, anatomy, biology, and math � Then go to medical school and study for at least 4 years � You need to take 5 years of residency in surgery � 2~3 years working on cardiothoracic surgery � Approximately, I need to study 15~16 years to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. � Able to communicate with their patients � Be very detailed on everything � Not very emotional because you can experience things that can make you depress � ***You can’t be scared of blood

Working Environment and Conditions �work in the big hospital where every tools for the surgeries are all provided. �work on week days, weekend, night, and even when you are not working If you got called by the hospital you need to go to the hospital ASAP. �No vacations �It’s a depressing job

Salary Range �$200, 000~400, 000 per year �It’s a depressing job, so there are not enough cardiothoracic surgeons in the world, so you get paid a lot

Pros and Cons �Pros of this job: You have high salary range. Be proud to see people’s happy face after the surgery. �Cons of this job: It’s a depressing job. -Work almost everyday. -looking at people’s blood everyday. -see people die from the surgeries.

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