anyone  know how long it takes to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. ? Is it Hard?
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Four years of college at a top school (taking pre-med, which is extremely competitive!), getting all/mostly A's in science courses. Overall GPA should be at least 3.7 out of 4.0.\n\nThen four years of medical school. The first two are very intensive reading, with many exams. (We used to have 3 exams per week.) Then National Medical Board exams (Part I).\nThen 3rd and 4th year - spent in hospital treating patients and reading (in your "spare time"). Plus on-call - at the school I attended, 3rd-year students were on over-night every 3rd night; every other night during 4th year.\n\nNext 5 years of a surgical residency - don't even plan on being home all that often.\n\nNext 3 + years (depending on the program) of a cardiovascular surgery fellowship.
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The funny thing is that you can't tell if you can handle it until your there. All the training in the world won't prepare you for real life experience. I would say if you are going to go foward, with anything, is realy look into it. See if its really for you. EMTS work long hours, sucky pay, and are sometimes exposed to hazardous and emotional situations. For example, my 2nd day on the job we had teen ager in full arrest after a car crash. I assisted the fire department with extracation stipped bags, bagged, and began CPR. My FTO with 4 years experience, started throwing up. I dont know why till this day what happend with him. After the call he went home and never came back. Not his family or friend just quit.  Hopes this helps.
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research cardiology or a Doctor or Surgeon in Cardiology? In both areas you can work with varying education. Both fields are wide open in that you could study for a lifetime and still not be finished.\n\nHowever, you can decide how long you want to be in school ( for either) and go from there
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I am not a doctor, but both my parents are, so although I can not give you a first-hand perspective, I can tell you that it is extremely demanding. My parents worked from 7am-9pm including weekends for the first years of their medical profession (more when they were interns and residents). Their schedule got to be a bit more flexible with time, but it requires 10 years and more to establish yourself as a recognized doctor and build a practice. You must constantly attend conferences and seminars and keep yourself updated with new research findings, practices, pharmaceuticals, etc. It's very demanding and unless you love it - unless it's your calling, I don't recommend it. But if this is really what you want to do, go for it and make it happen.
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I have had the experience of meeting many individuals who were doctors and surgeons in India, Bangledesh and other regions who are unable to practice medicine in other Countries such as Canada the USA or Europe because the standards are much higher.\n\nIf you are a physiotherapist in INDIA, the chances of you moving to London and becomeing a surgeon right away are nil.\nYou would likely have to get an undergraduate degree, then go to medical school for 4 years, then probably 8 more years of schooling and training.\n\nSorry to burst your bubble. Try calling medical schools in London to see what they tell to the requirements are for becoming a surgeon in London.
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It depends where you are starting from.  If you happen to be a general surgeon and wish to upgrade then it would be around a two year program.  If you are just starting first grade then you would have quite a long way to go.
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Surgeons care for patients who may need an operation. Patients are referred from other hospital doctors, general practitioners or are admitted through the accident and emergency department. Surgeons diagnose the problem and decide on appropriate action, operate, and monitor the patient after the operation. \n\nSurgeons require in-depth knowledge of physiology, biochemistry, pathology and anatomy, and work in one of the nine surgical specialities including cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery and plastic surgery.\n\nThe job of a consultant surgeon includes seeing patients in the outpatient clinic, leading a team of nurses and other doctors in the operating theatre, and making ward rounds to see patients before and after surgery. They make notes for patient records and write letters to general practitioners, advising them of their patients' condition and treatment. \n\nThey are also responsible for training and supervising more junior doctors and other health care professionals in the hospital. Some surgeons carry out research and write papers for publication. \n\nTo be a surgeon you should:\n\nhave an interest in and concern for the well-being of patients\nhave excellent communication skills\nbe able to put people at their ease and inspire their trust and confidence\nwork well in and be able to lead a team\nbe able to work under pressure and make quick clear decisions\nwork consistently to high professional standards\nbe prepared to continually update your knowledge and learn new techniques\nhave excellent practical skills and manual dexterity\nbe able to train, teach and supervise staff\nhave an interest and ability in science\n\nTo become a doctor you must study for a medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC). Please contact the GMC for details of universities. You must also undergo a police check. \n\nThe usual entry requirement for a five-year degree in medicine is three A levels at grades ABB including maths and two science subjects. In Scotland you would need five H grades, and two science Advanced Highers, one of which must be chemistry. Other qualifications are accepted in certain circumstances. \n\nThe six-year courses, with a one-year pre-medical course, are designed for students who have not had the opportunity to study science subjects. In all cases, GCSEs/S grades and subjects are taken into account in the selection process.\n\nThere is a shortened four-year postgraduate option for graduates with a first or good second class honours degree in a relevant subject. Non-science graduates may be accepted. They may be asked to sit tests to establish their ability to cope with scientific work.\n\nIn addition to academic ability, admissions tutors assess the candidate's personal skills and qualities for suitability for the rigours of the course and the demands of a medical career. They look for a responsible attitude, personal integrity and good interpersonal and communication skills. They also look for evidence of motivation and understanding of the medical profession. It is advisable to arrange relevant work experience before applying. \n\n\nIt's not exact but all surgeons are practically the same.
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Cosmetic surgery is a specialization. You need to get an MD first. Then you can get your baord certification in cosmetic surgery. It is about a 2 year internship after your residency. Reconstructive surgery is much better and you can also do most cosmetic surgeries.
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The surgery is a major one, but the patients I have met have felt much better afterward.  The main pain issues come from the sternum (breastbone) being split and repositioned.  There are new pain pumps that are put into the surgery site and patients are doing extremely well with them.  With your symptoms I would definitely look into contacting a cardiothoracic surgeon about getting a repair done.  Your pain will be controlled and there are many ways to help you recover from the surgery.  In the US the cost should be between 20 to 30 thousand dollars depending on length of surgery and recovery.  It would be much less if you went to another country to have it done.   You heal faster the younger you are, so please find a doctor and see if it is possible to fix this problem so you can resume your life.  Best wishes.
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The basic steps include: college, medical school, and residency training in general surgery, followed by additional training in cardiothoracic surgery. First, college. During the undergraduate years, a student can major in any field of study as long as he/she takes the necessary prerequisite courses for admission to medical school. These courses include one year each of general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and calculus. Most medical schools also require the medical college admissions test (MCAT), which is commonly taken in the spring of the student’s junior year. Many students take a MCAT preparatory course for several months preceding the examination. Typically medical school consists of two years of study in the basic sciences and introduction to clinical medicine, followed by one year of exposure to all of the major clinical disciplines. The final year consists of additional clinical exposure and electives. \n\ngo here to find out more\n\nhttp://www.sts.org/sections/education/beasurgeon/
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Im workin in cardiology at the mo, n beleive me it aint that good!!! Good luck if u go 4 it, iv only got 3 days left to work there n cant wait till its finished. Everyone is different tho, n if thats wot u wanna do go 4 it
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The only way to answer this question is through experience.  I recommend volunteering with your family doctor or at a local emergency room.  Becoming a physician is very hard, and takes years and years of committment, blood, sweat and tears in addition to money.  \n\nGetting into medical school is difficult, requiring an individual to excel in many science courses and do well on a very difficult exam - the MCAT.  Many of one's college friends will be having fun while the student must study.\n\nMedical school itself is also very difficult, requiring a great deal of studying and personal sacrifice.  The exams are rigorous and the pace is fast during the first two years.  During the last two years one must go through a blinding array of rotations to learn the basics on the fly.\n\nBut the most difficult part follows medical school.  Residency is specialized training lasting from 3-7 years where one may find themself working days on end without a break.  Residents can put in up to 80 hours - or more - in a week and teeter on the brink of exhaustion, with no break in sight for YEARS.\n\nEven once one is a true, board certified physician, the fun doesn't end.  One must repay debts of potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars while struggling to pay skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums and receiving less and less for their services due to managed care.\n\nOh, yeah, and imagine trying to do all this stuff while trying to foster a marraige and raise a family.\n\nBut, if it is your calling, saving and improving the lives of people is the most rewarding endeavor one can undertake.  The only way one can find out is to see it firsthand.
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Often it is 3 years of general surgery followed by 2 years of plastics.  Some residencies differ...another common one is 3 years general and 3 years plastics.
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4 years undergrad\n2 years medical school\n\nThen residency.\nThe curriculum for residency training in plastic surgery is two years. A program may be accredited for more than two years (such as in the integrated model or the independent model using a three-year format) when it is demonstrated that there is a clear educational rationale--consonant with the program requirements for residency education in plastic surgery as set by the Residency Review Committee for Plastic Surgery-\n\nEach ASPS Member Surgeon:. Has at least five years of surgical training and a minimum of two years of plastic surgery training
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My father has had 5 open heart surgeries and was temporarily on the transplant list at Westchester Medical in NY. Once they determine you are a candidate - there is a very specific process and protocol that needs to be considered for you to first qualify for the list and second actually get on the list. The hospital itself wil provide you with ample info , along with a cardiologist(s) and most hospitals have a transplant "team" to help you through the process. At your age, unless you have congenitive failure - it is likely a pacemaker/defib can be placed to thwart off the transplant. Of course I am not a Dr, but my father has had 5 procedures, over the past 23 years and is not only a miracle to be alive - but has had the pacemaker/defin for 4 years now - and is no longer on the list, with just having his battery changed, same day procedure and everything going as best as it can for him. \nThey will walk you through every option available, including cost, coverage and availability. If you can - Emory is the best in Georgia for heart surgeries, transplants and pioneer some great solutions opposed to  transplants.\nGodspeed to you.
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12 Years of long hard and dedicated work.  So yes. Definatly very hard :)\n\nBut worth it on so many fronts, from working with challenging problems, to learning from your patients, to writing theses and such, it just is a very rewarding career tract.\n\n:)