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Surgeon o' Fortune
Arrr, the field o' emergency medicine be a wild and thrillin' adventure, focusin' on treatin' injuries and ailments in the heat o' the moment. In the world o' pirates, these skilled surgeons be sought after fer their quick thinkin' and ability to save lives on the high seas. If ye be a young scallywag lookin' fer a challenge, this be the path fer ye!
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Curious about being a surgeon o' fortune? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
Surgeons o' fortune be responsible fer evaluatin' and treatin' sailors in dire straits. They work under pressure, makin' split-second decisions to save lives. Their duties include performin' emergency procedures, stabilisin' the wounded, and collaboratin' with other shipmates to ensure the best care possible. This be a field that requires constant learnin' to keep up with the latest medical advancements.
1Assessin' and treatin' patients in emergency situations
2Performin' emergency procedures
3Collaboratin' with other crew members and professionals
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Surgeon
₵100,000
Medical degree
Startin' yer journey in emergency medicine, usually as a ship's intern.
02
Building up
Specialist Surgeon
₵200,000
Specialist training
Gaining experience in emergency care, often takin' on leadership roles.
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At the top
Captain Surgeon
₵300,000
Years o' experience
Lead the crew in emergency situations and be responsible fer patient care.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
Who hires - top UK employers
NHS
The National Health Service, one o' the largest employers in the healthcare seas.
Barts Health NHS Trust
One o' the largest NHS trusts in England.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Offers comprehensive emergency medical services.
How to get in - your routes
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