Surgeon — Medicine

Performs operations to treat injury and disease.

What they do

A surgeon is a specialist physician who operates on patients to treat injuries, diseases and deformities — cutting, repairing and reconstructing tissues and organs. After an MBBS, surgeons complete an MS (Master of Surgery) in a chosen branch and often pursue super-speciality fellowship training. Surgical care spans from emergency trauma to planned elective procedures and cancer resections.

Education path

PCB → MBBS → MS/MCh surgical specialisation.

Entrance exams

• NEET-UG
• NEET-PG
• NEET-SS

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