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Old Mar 4, 2007, 07:18 PM
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i want to be a surgeon

will i have to take chemistry in college if i want to be a surgeon?

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Old May 31, 2007, 06:56 AM   #2  
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Yes, You will have to take organic and inorganic chemistry as a requirement for acceptance into medical school.
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Old May 31, 2007, 07:00 AM   #3  
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yup
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Old Aug 16, 2007, 04:51 AM   #4  
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Yes, MANY Chemistry along with biology, calculas...
Don't do it for the money, do it b/c you enjoy it!
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I wanted to be a surgeon before I started college as well, I changed my mind after the first year. I did lots of research and interviewed many MD and surgeons.

To help you determine:

First,ask yourself whether you have what it takes to do the job before you commit to decades of training. surgeons not only need skill, but also have to keep their cool in highly emotional situations. Interview several neurosurgeons.

You better get into the best school you can and earn a four-year pre-med degree. Some medical schools require only three years of pre-med studies, but most applicants have a bachelor's or advanced degree. Excel in biology, chemistry and mathematics.

U need to prepare for fierce competition when applying to medical school. Schools look at transcripts, letters of recommendation and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores, as well as extracurricular activities. Find out from medical students what to expect in your interview with a medical school's admissions committee. 4Step FourGo to medical school. (A few schools combine pre-med and medical school into a six-year program, but usually you face four years of undergraduate study and four years of medical school.) In the first two years, you will take classes and begin to examine patients. In the second two years, you will gain real-life experience under the tutelage of practicing physicians.

Complete several years of residency in surgery, your chosen specialty. Finally you've attained a paid position.

U need to pass a licensing exam in any state. Many--but not all--states allow reciprocity, which means you don't have to get licensed again if you move to a new state.
U need ot have the ability of finding a job through your professional network.
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I believe any clinical based medical career will require chemistry at one point or another.
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