Surgeons are also well positioned regarding their salary, since they have an average annual wage of $347,655 that means that they earn about $24,832 a month if it were of 14 annual payments.
The name “surgeon” comes from the Latin word that means, "to work with their hands." The general surgeon is trained to perform surgery in all patients, so they are able to treat wounds and diseases affecting different systems and anatomical regions of the body.
The training they receive depends on each country. In general terms, they must undergo 6 years of general practice, the official exam study year and 4 additional years of specialty. Like other fields of medicine, they spend about 11 years of their life studying to exercise their profession. For cardiac surgeons, it can even mean 16 years of studying. Furthermore, medicine is not an easy degree to study, since it requires high academic standards, in addition to the financial resources needed to be studying for years. A Harvard medical student can expect to pay up to $45,000 annually to study medicine in such as prestigious university.
Back in the old days, it was an advantage to be a surgeon, as there were very many hospitals demanding surgeons and they could choose the one they wanted. Today, due to the vast amount of cuts regarding health, it is very difficult to find a stable job. However, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, they predict an employment growth of 22% towards the year 2018.
Their wages are still a great advantage because they can earn more than $300,000 in special occasions. Per year, that would mean a monthly salary of $21,000 (with 14 payments too). Like other professions, with time and experience they can also increase wages. But their salary cannot only increase with time, but with the specialization. A skilled surgeon, such as bariatric surgeon, can have an annual salary of $450,000, but this case has not been officially recorded yet. These surgeons are dedicated to specialised weight loss surgery.
A clear disadvantage of this profession is the unpleasant experiences and pressure that they have to deal with since one mistake can mean ending another person’s life. Surgeons must have emotional stability and incredible physical strength, otherwise they would endanger their patient's life. Besides, it's not a job that allows mistakes, since they must be aware of the impact that a bad decision can have on others.
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