I got a 4 year bachelor's degree then took four years of graduate education leading to a degree in medicine. After receiving a medical degree, I completed 4 more years in anesthesiology residency. The salary is about $300,000
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The main advantages are that it pays good and that it' hands-on activity. The disadvantages are that it is over 10 years of learning and standing during surgeries is a pain.
We are often exposed to radiation, we have to be around patients with certain diseases, and we are always wearing safety gear. You have to be very passionate with helping people and you have to be extremely willing to stand for a long period of time.
Dr. Young, what are the working conditions at your hospital? What are the interests you have to have?