Surgeons
Also called: General Surgeon, Surgeon, Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon
What they do:
Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
On the job, you would:
- Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
- Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
- Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
Health
Business
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
Ideas and Logic
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Graphics or photo imaging software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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