My Career Webpage :)

By: Cindy Vilchiz

What Career Am I Interested By?

If I could get the chance to pursue one career, it would have to be a Trauma Surgeon. I have always dreamed of becoming a doctor as a little girl, so I want to make my dreams come true. I will become the greatest Trauma Surgeon out there!

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What is a Trauma Surgeon?

A Trauma Surgeon focuses on trauma surgery which is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. In simple terms, Trauma Surgeons are surgeons that treat trauatmic situations in a fast, small place.

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What Eduation is Required to Become a Trauma Surgeon?

To become a doctor, it requires a lot of steps and studying to accomplish it.
For example:

  1. First, You must attend a 4-year institution to receive a Bachelors of any science-based discipline
  2. Next, *optional* you can further your education by getting a Masters in your specific field
  3. Then, you must complete a doctor of medicine (MD) program which includes 2 years of clincial practice
  4. After, you must enter into a medical residency program in any hospital that offers it. You must secure a spot in general surgey so you can witness a variety of surgical procedures; This would take about 4-5 years to complete
  5. Lastly, you must complete a 1-2 year fellowship program. During this time, you can start focus on your speciality
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How Much Money Does a Trauma Surgeon Make?

Based on the table below, you can see the variety amount a Trauma Surgeon can make in a year

Years of Experience Lowest Amount Earned Highest Amount Earned
Less than 1 year $10,560 $17,331
3-4 years $404,608 $410,280
7-9 years $404,608 $432,909

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What typical surgeries do Trauma Surgeons do?

Trauma Surgeons typically conduct any surgeries that includes the body being in some type of trauma.
Here are a few examples:


*There are many other surgeries but that depends on how severe the trauma has impacted the patient(s)*

How does Computer Science incorporate into Trauma Surgery?

Science has evolved throughout the years and technology has become a helpful source for doctors to continue their reasearch. Computer science plays a HUGE role in medicine because it helps doctors program machines like MRI scanners, CT scanners and etc, to be able to diagnose and help treat patients. As technology envolves, so does the face of medicine.

Now that you know so much more about Trauma Surgery, maybe you can consider becoming into a Trauma Surgeon. You never know, you can possibly become the face of medicine one day!