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Family Medicine Surgeon

Ahoy matey! Family medicine surgeons be the heart o' the healthcare crew, providin' care fer all hands aboard. They be the first port o' call fer scallywags seekin' treatment fer their ailments. With a UK degree, ye be sailin' ahead o' the competition, as the British education be known fer its rigour and hands-on experience.
Degree usually required
AI impact: low££££ payUni route
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Ottalie Β· your guide
Curious about being a family medicine surgeon? 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

Family medicine surgeons be responsible fer the health o' all crew members. They diagnose and treat ailments, conduct health checks, and provide advice on livin' a healthy life. Buildin' trust with yer patients be key to success in this role, as ye be the captain o' their health journey.
1Conductin' patient check-ups and takin' histories
2Diagnosin' and developin' treatment plans
3Offerin' health advice and prevention strategies

Career progression & pay

01
Getting in

Junior Family Surgeon

β‚±50,000
Degree
As a junior family surgeon, ye be learnin' the ropes under the watchful eye of seasoned pirates.
02
Building up

Midshipman Family Surgeon

β‚±80,000
Experience
In this phase, ye be takin' charge o' yer own patients and navigatin' more complex cases.
03
At the top

Captain Family Surgeon

β‚±120,000
Mastery
As captain, ye be leadin' a crew o' surgeons and chartin' the course fer the practice.

Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry

Apprenticeships that lead here

No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.

Organisations in this field

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 a wide range o' health services.

How to get in - your routes

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