General Surgeon

10th

12th (PCB Compulsory with 60% marks)

• To get admission into the MBBS course, candidates have to register and qualify National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET).
• National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) exam is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in May/June.
• The candidate should be of 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Official Website for Registration to NEET: https://neet.nta.nic.in/

• To become a GENERAL SURGEON, the candidate should hold an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.

• After completing 4.5 years of the MBBS program, candidates must complete a one-year hospital internship in internal medicine or family practice. During internship and residency, the student is subject to be posted in multiple clinical departments on a rotatory basis to learn the necessary clinical experience in all the major disciplines. Completing the rotatory internship is a prerequisite for obtaining a medical license. Also, a Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) is a necessary eligibility criterion for pursuing post-graduation studies.
• Candidates can work under a team of top doctors during their internship. The candidates have a chance to work with patients who require different diagnoses. The candidates must gain good knowledge and skills when completing their internship.

• After completing MBBS, the candidate must give the NEET PG entrance test for admission into a postgraduate degree, i.e., MS. 

Official Website for Registration to NEET PG: https://ntaexam.net/neet-pg-2023/

• Admission into the MS (Master in Surgery)is based on the candidates’ performance in the NEET PG entrance test or institute-specific examination (if specified). However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.
• Some institutes also provide admission based on marks obtained in the MBBS course and the work experience of the aspiring candidates.
• The study of MS requires three years of college dedication and clinical experience.

• After doing an internship, it is now essential for the candidate to register with the Medical Council of India. To register with the Medical Council of India., the candidate must have an MBBS degree, one year of internship, and an MS PG Degree. Registering with the country’s medical council to practice as a General Surgeon is essential.
• After registering with the Medical Council of India, candidates can begin their careers and practice as General Surgeons in India.

Official Website for registration: https://www.nmc.org.in/registration/

Who is a General Surgeon? 

A general surgeon is a physician that specializes in performing medical surgeries. Surgery is any procedure that alters body tissues to diagnose or treat a medical condition. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes an anesthesiologist, nurses, and surgical technicians. Some surgeries require surgeons who specialize in certain things, like cardiac (heart) surgeons or neurosurgeons (brain surgeons), but not all. That’s why there are general surgeons.

A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of the entire surgical process, from the initial evaluation through preparation, procedure, and post-operative management. A general surgeon understands all nine primary areas of surgery, which are:

• The digestive tract
• The abdomen and its contents
• The skin and soft tissue, including the breasts
• The head and neck,
• The blood vessels and heart
• The endocrine system (hormones and glands)
• Surgical treatment of cancer
• Surgical management of traumatic injuries
• Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs

JobResponsibilities of a General Surgeon

• A general surgeon's primary duty and responsibility are to perform medical surgeries.
• General surgeons may also treat burns, cancer, head injuries, and neck injuries.
• General surgeons can also perform transplants or vascular surgery.
• A General Surgeon is responsible for correcting deformities, repairing injuries, and treating diseases by performing surgeries.

Career Scope of aGeneral Surgeon

• Once candidates complete MS, candidates have numerous options of either joining government hospitals or ever-increasing private hospitals. 
• Some General surgeons can also find lucrative placements with considerable salaries in corporate hospitals.
• General surgeons can work in hospitals as visiting surgeons.

Salary/Income of a General Surgeon

The salary of a General Surgeon largely depends upon the standard and level of the organization/Hospital candidate is associated with, especially at the starting level. The starting salary of aGeneral Surgeon ranges from Rs. 6 to 9 lakhs per annum. The experienced General Surgeon may earn from Rs. 9 lakhs to 12 lakhs annually.Salary in government hospitals is based on the pay scale and grade decided by the government. However, there is no upper-income limit for enterprising General surgeons who opt to open up own clinics.