Â鶹´«Ã½

So You Want to Be a Surgeon?

If surgery is your career path, we can help you every step of the way. This online guide for medical students has just what you need to know about residency and surgery—and when you need to know it. At ACS, we’ve been promoting excellence among surgeons for many years now. And we’d welcome the opportunity to do the same for you.

Because as a medical student, you are beginning your time as a prospective surgeon, there is a good deal of information that you will need along the way. The section onÌýfrequently asked questions gives a brief overview of the surgical specialties, postgraduate training requirements, and other general areas of inquiry.

As you move through this site, you will findÌýlinks to other sites, andÌýinformation about choosing an advisor,Ìýthe importance of elective courses, the creation ofÌýsurgical interest groups, aÌýtime line for third and fourth year medical students, and someÌýsuggested readings.