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I am planning to pursue a career as a trauma surgeon. My question for you is if it would be possible to minor as an anesthesiologist and how many more years am i going to add to my schooling if i do so. Also, i am currently working at a local hospital in the city i live in where i take care of post-op patients. I have been offered a position on an ambulance company as a registered EMT and was wondering which job would look better on my application to a medical school?
There are no majors and minors in medicine as it is not like a college. You first finish college, then finish medical school and then you specialize. In your case you will do 5 years of surgery and an additional 1-2 years of trauma sub-specialty, for a total of 13-15 yrs of training after high school. Both jobs look fine on your application.
Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston
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Ronald Levy, M.D.
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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.
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