Surgeon

Giving a new life with expert guidance and support through surgery

About

A surgeon is a professional who performs different operations on patients to give them a cure through surgery. The main motive of this medical profession is to treat those who are suffering from some kind of  pain, illness, disease or disorder. The field of surgery is wide which involves different departments such as Laparoscopic, Transplant, General surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Neurological, Orthopedic, Pediatric, Colon & Rectal, Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement, Plastic surgery, Trauma Surgery and many more departments of surgery. The interested ones can choose a line in this field. 

Students can become a surgeon by higher education along with some training in the medical field. This field is one of the toughest fields that requires a lot of training and special education to become a professional.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Students need to pass 10+2 with at least 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology from any recognised board. 
  • Moreover, candidates need to pass a national level entrance exam like NEET to get admission in an MBBS course. 

For Masters

  • Aspirants can pursue the 3-year MS program after completing MBBS. 
  • To get admission in an MS course, scholars need to clear national level entrance exams like UP PGMEE or AIPGMEE.

Job Roles

The field of medicine aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the field of medicine presents innumerable job profiles. Below are mentioned some job profiles:

  • General Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Gynaecology & Obstetrics
  • Neurosurgery

Employment Sector

  • Government Hospitals
  • Private and Multispeciality Hospitals 

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential medical students. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • Fortis Escort Heart Institute
  • Apollo Hospitals Group
  • Narayana Health
  • Jaypee Hospitals, Noida
  • Shri Ram krishna Multispeciality Hospital
  • Max Healthcare & Super-speciality Hospitals
  • Fortis Bangalore

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a surgeon is very impressive only in India.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Month

Starting Salary

Approx Rs 9,71,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx Rs 11,71,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx Rs 24,63,000 to 33,00,000

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical Thinking

Scope

The career of a surgeon is very great. Be it neurologist, cardiologist, general surgeon or any other department of surgeon, the pay is really competitive. As it is a job of saving lives, a surgeon can establish a healthy relationship between his/her patients. 

A skilled surgeon can get lots of benefits and through a number of successful surgeries, he/she can get awards and recognition all over the world. Moreover, a surgeon can get a chance to travel to any city, state or country regarding their job purpose. The demand of a surgeon from any field is high in demand not only in India but also in other countries like USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, etcetera.

Benefits

  • High in demand
  • Strong Knowledge
  • Lucrative Job
  • Flexible Working
  • Travel Opportunities
  • Prestige
  • Job Satisfaction

Drawbacks

  • Need high knowledge & expertise
  • Effect on Personal Life
  • Overtime Shifts
  • High-pressure
  • Risks