MidGrowing growth
Surgeon
Operate to treat disease, injury, and deformity
$250,000 – $500,000/yrPerform surgical procedures across specialties to treat conditions requiring operative intervention.
Highlights
Common tasks
Perform surgeries, manage pre/post-operative care, consult on cases, and train residents.
Potential downsides
Extremely long hours, high-stakes decisions, malpractice risk, and physical stamina demands.
Skills
CommunicationResearchCritical thinkingTeachingProblem solving
Interests
HealthcarePsychologyScience
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalHands-on
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