A Career In Trauma Surgery

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Trauma surgery is one of the most complicated yet existing careers in medicine, according to my opinion. Trauma surgeons utilize surgical procedures and non surgical to treat patients.
To become a trauma surgeon you have to complete a bachelor's degree and a medical degree, and need to go through a hospital or clinic based training through a residency and fellowship program. The residency lasts five years and is followed by a one to two year fellowship. The doctors have to be licensed in all states. The first step in becoming a trauma surgeon is to attend a four year undergraduate pre-med school. Biology, organic chemistry and physics are one of the most required classes. Should also take opportunities to get clinical experiences by volunteering.

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