How Can I Get Ahead?

 

There are many things that you can do while you are a medical student to increase your prospects of succeeding in your goal of a career in surgery. Click below to learn more.

Is surgery for me?

If you have already undertaken some surgical rotations, then you will have a good idea of what becoming a surgeon involves and of the pathway to becoming a specialist. Speaking with as many surgeons, trainee surgeons and Foundation Doctors as possible will give you a good idea of all the options available to you in terms of specialties, job types and training. After graduation, it will take two years of Foundation Training and around seven years as a trainee (but often longer) before you will reach the stage of being able to apply for consultant posts. 

To succeed, you will need to be determined, enthusiastic and have a passion for the specialism that you wish to pursue. You will need to be self-motivated, emotionally stable, possess good decision-making skills and be calm under pressure.


Surgical Affiliate Network

Are you a student, foundation doctor or trainee? Affiliate with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and we will lead and support you at every step of your career journey. Being part of our affiliate network will also give you access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities that you might otherwise miss out on.

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