Dr. Ogan Gurel interviews Dr. Richard Prinz (Chairman & Professor of Surgery at Rush University Medical Center) about the specialty of general surgery and some advice on becoming a doctor.
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For Dr. Prinz's discussion on pancreatico-biliary surgery (aimed at a physician audience) see the 2nd half of the InTimeTV Insights in Medicine internet TV talk show episode "Update on Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery" at:
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i'm in medical school and now considering general surgery? what is the average salary? and is it true that it is now necessary to do a prelim year before doing the 5 year residency? I am a caribbean medical student
TheMrpalid 1 month ago
Thank you for this inspiring video.
scriptmemory 10 months ago
Don't allow that to stop you from becoming an MD, friend!! Like the Doctor Prince said there is an arena for everyone in Medicine! Good luck!
ServantofGod14 2 years ago
yea, welcome to the big leagues...so far I have the first 4 years down
vikingsownpackers 2 years ago
16 years of university thats all i know
animaniacsrule 2 years ago
i no this comment that im replying to was a long time ago but first you do 4 years of colllege, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship and 4/5/6 years of residency and then if you want to specialise in a certain thing 2 years fellowship
valjean9863 2 years ago
yea i want to be a surgeon too but i dont think i will be able to because of my eyesite and my severe tremor :(
jimmy2gud 2 years ago
i know i want to be come a surgeon too. but i can't believe that once before i was scared of looking at surgeries
stuntsaki 2 years ago
i hear ya, except im in mid school, but im planned out to be a surgeon working at foothills calgary alberta :)
ComeHonourFace101 3 years ago
what are the steps in being general surgeon from being in high school to being a surgeon
omardelmonte 3 years ago