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Treat diseases and injuries through surgical procedures.

Surgeons are doctors who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities through surgical procedures. The procedures may be invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive. This career does not include surgeons who operate on the face or jaw (see Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons).

Wages	Data not available
Outlook	Data not available
Education & Training	Graduate degree (any type) is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Pre-Medicine, Bemidji State University Pre-Medicine, Minnesota State University Mankato Pre-Medicine, Minnesota State University Moorhead Pre-Medicine, St. Cloud State University Pre-Medicine, Winona State University Pre-Medicine, Southwest Minnesota State University
On the Job	Work Activities Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. Operate on patients to treat conditions. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. Diagnose medical conditions. Record patient medical histories. Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
Similar Careers	Hospitalists Internists Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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