Welcome to our brand new Career Battles💥 series, where we compare two different medical career options to help you decide which is the best path for you. We’ll break down compensation, lifestyle, length of training, and the pros and cons of pursuing each career path.
First up in our Career Battle arena is doctor vs surgeon. Let’s clear something up: **All surgeons are doctors, but not every doctor is a surgeon.** Surgical fields include plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and orthopedic surgery, whereas nonsurgical fields include family medicine, psychiatry, and pediatrics.
What medical career paths would you like us to cover next? 🧠 Psychiatry vs Neurology? 🏥 Doctor vs Nurse Practitioner? 🩻 Diagnostic vs Interventional Radiology? Let us know in the comments.
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Overview: Doctor vs Surgeon 03:36 Doctor vs Surgeon Training 06:40 Doctor vs Surgeon Compensation 08:08 Doctor vs Surgeon Lifestyle 09:00 Pros and Cons of Becoming a Doctor 10:43 Pros and Cons of Becoming a Surgeon 12:39 Which Path Is Best for You
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