What are the steps to become a surgeon

Hello Nandana,

I have mentioned below steps you may follow to establish a career as a surgeon .

Step 1: Completion of 10+2

Description: Students are required to complete 10+2 in physics, chemistry and biology with an aggregate of 50 per cent of marks from a recognised board.

Step 2: Qualify Entrance

Description: Several colleges and universities conduct entrance examinations to provide admissions. Students are required to prepare and appear in the entrance examinations in order to get the admissions.

Major Entrance Examinations

NEET: National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test

AIIMS UG: All India Institute of Medical Studies Entrance Examination Under Graduate

JIPMER : Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

KEAM: Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination

Step 3: Bachelor

Description: Candidates are required to enrol in MB.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) programme after successful completion of 10+2. I have mentioned below popular bachelor's degree programmes.

Step 4: Post bachelor

Description: Candidates have several options post bachelor to lead their career path. I have mentioned below major popular specialisations.

Option 1: After successful completion of bachelor's degree programme, candidates can start working at an entry level role. After acquiring a working experience of one-two years, they can further continue their studies and opt for a master's degree programme in the related specialisation.

Option: After successful completion of bachelor's degree programme, candidates can opt for a master's degree programme without any gap in the academic year. After successful completion of master's degree programme, candidates can start working in the industry at an entry level role.

Major master's degree specialisations

M.D. (Master of Doctor) Anatomy

M.D. (Master of Doctor) Anesthesiology

M.D. (Master of Doctor) Microbiology

M.D. (Master of Doctor) Biophysics

M.S. (Master of Surgery) General Surgery

M.S. (Master of Surgery) Obstetrics and Gynaecology

M.S. (Master of Surgery) Opthalmology

M.S. (Master of Surgery) Orthopaedics

You can read the article by following the link below.

https://www.careers360.com/careers/surgeon

Starting with educational qualification, Candidate must have passed 10+2 Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects, from a recognized board.
Minimum aggregate marks required in PCB subjects- 50%.
Minimum marks scored in Biology subject- 50%.
*Note: Minimum marks criteria may vary (usually around 50% marks).

Candidate must also have taken part in medical entrance examination organized by State or Central Government. Some of the well known entrance tests are- NEET UG, AIIMS Entrance,  JIPMER.

You can check the NEET eligibility here.

After completing MBBS, graduates may go for the below mentioned PG courses-

• MS (Master of Surgery)- 3 years long
• MD (Doctor of Medicine)- 3 years long
• PG Diploma- 2 years long
• DNB (Diploma of National Board)

This is how you can get above the cut throat competition in today's time.

Hope this helps.
Good luck!