Cardio!

Today I'm talking about cardio, not like the working out cardio, but cardiothoracic surgery. So this is a topic that I will probably have A LOT to say about this. As I said in my first post, I would someday perhaps want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon. It is a really hectic field in medicine but it is so cool. Like imagine cutting someone open and taking out their heart except it's legal. (okay that isn't the best way to describe it...but still)

Cardiothoracic Surgery is a surgical specialty which treats diseases affecting organs in the thorax (or chest). This includes, the heart, lungs, and the oesophagus. It is a relatively new profession but has grown in popularity since World War II. Although being criticized for a variety or reasons, professionals can't help but say that cardiothoracic surgery is a renowned field in the medical community. It is however one of the most expensive fields to go into, as the training time takes really long time. You have to study for a premedical degree (±4 years) and then another 4 years at medical school, followed by a 5-year residency and a 2 year fellowship. Obviously those years are an outline meaning the lengths can vary.

Once you become a cardiothoracic surgeon it will be all worth it. Not only will you get to do what you love, and save lives but you will have a HUGE paycheck. No lie. They are up there with the top-paid medical related jobs. If that isn't a bonus to an amazing job that (may i add) you get to cut people open, I don't know what is.