Surgeon

Entry-Level Wage:

$37.97

Median Wage:

$189.87

Experienced Wage:

$290.00

Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:

289

Source: NH Employment Security

Education Pathways

A Bachelor’s Degree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD), and a Residency.

Career Description

A Surgeon treats patients who need surgeries. Some providers are generalists while others have a specialty such as orthopedic, cardiac, OB/GYN, and different cancers.

Work Settings

Hospitals, Private Practice, Outpatient Surgery Centers

Graduate Programs/Post Baccalaureate

Doctor of Medicine (MD): Dartmouth College

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Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation

Doctoral/Professional Degree

Experience

None

Job Training

Internship/Residency

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