Surgeon

Surgeons varies depending on what environment they are practicing in. Many surgeons find themselves in a multifaceted career that allows them to put their skills to good use. Even though the workplaces may be different, one thing remains the same: the surgical profession is one of responsibility and leadership. 

Surgeons are responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. As a surgeon, you must protect patients from risk or harm caused by yourself or any other healthcare professionals. [2]

The average salary for a surgeon is $351,364 annually.[3]

The following steps are needed to become a surgeon [1]: 

1. Graduate from high school or pass the GED (General Education Development) exam.
   
2. Get a bachelor's degree. 
   
3. Take the MCAT. This is one of the major roles of becoming a surgeon.
   
4. Complete medical school. Most programs will take 4 years to complete.
   
5. Complete a residency program in a specialized area. 
   
6. Get licensed.  Every state requires that surgeons and physicians be licensed, but specific requirements may vary between states.
   

Reference 

1. How to Become a Surgeon, from WikiHow
   
2. Surgeon responsibilities
   
3. Surgeon Salaris, from www1.salary.com