What to do if you want to be a cardiac surgeon?

Hello Anand,

In order to become a cardiac surgeon you will have to take the followings teps:

Step 1: Completion of 10+2 with appropriate subjects

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

Step 2: Qualify the Entrance

Description: Several universities and colleges conduct entrance examinations to provide admissions. Candidates are required to prepare and appear in entrance examinations.

Major entrance examinations

NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

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

JIPMER: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Entrance Examination

Step 3: Bachelor

Description: Candidates are required to enrol in M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) after successful completion of 10+2 from a recognised board.

Step 4: Post bachelor

Description: Candidates have several options post bachelor. I have mentioned below the major options they can opt for to lead their career path.

Option 1: Candidates can start working at an entry  level role after successful completion of bachelor's level degree. After acquiring an experience of one to two years, they can further start continue their education and opt for a master's level degree.

Option 2: Candidates can enrol in a master's degree programme in the related specialisation post bachelor without any gap in the academic year. After successful completion of a master's degree programme candidates can start working in the industry at an entry level role.

Major master's degree programmes

M.S. (Master of Surgery) General Surgery

M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

D.N.B. (Diplomat of National Board) Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Hello Anand,

I have mentioned below the steps to establish a career as a cardiac surgeon . You can follow these steps.

Step 1: Completion of 10+2 with approriate subjects

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

Step 2: Qualify the Entrance

Description: Several universities and colleges conduct entrance examinations to provide admissions. Candidates are required to prepare and appear in entrance examinations.

Major entrance examinations

NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

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

JIPMER: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Entrance Examination

Step 3: Bachelor

Description: Candidates are required to enrol in M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) after successful completion of 10+2 from a recognised board.

Step 4: Post bachelor

Description: Candidates have several options post bachelor. I have mentioned below the major options they can opt for to lead their career path.

Option 1: Candidates can start working at an entry  level role after successful completion of bachelor's level degree. After acquiring an experience of one to two years, they can further start continue their education and opt for a master's level degree.

Option 2: Candidates can enrol in a master's degree programme in the related specialisation post bachelor without any gap in the academic year. After successful completion of a master's degree programme candidates can start working in the industry at an entry level role.

Major master's degree programmes

M.S. (Master of Surgery) General Surgery

M.S. (Master of Surgery) Cardiothoracic Surgery

M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) Cardiothoracic Surgery

M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

D.N.B. (Diplomat of National Board) Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Dear Anand, first step is to appear and qualify in NEET for MBBS. And the Institute should be recognised by the Medical Council of India. Then you have to appear for NEET PG if you want to pursue your MS in India. You should complete a 3 years course in Masters in Surgery. Post that you should complete a 3 year course in M.Ch in Cardiology. A fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery/Cardiac Transplantation/ Adult acquired Heart Disease is recommended. While in M.Ch, you can pursue either Cardiovascular surgery or Cardiothoracic surgery.