Career Path to Top

To become a surgeon or any other doctor is a very difficult task to do. You have to take many science classes so it is recommended that you take as many science classes possible in high school. I will take a surgeon to give you an example. Surgeons treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances. You need many skills like reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, active learning, and science skills. You have to take many, many courses to acquire a job as a surgeon. A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. Then you need on the job training. This is called a residency. Few schools that have pre-med courses are USC, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis. These three schools also provide medical school programs. The average cost per year of tuition in these schools is around $18,000. The wages of surgeons depend on the type of surgeons.