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What does it take to be a cardiothoracic surgeon? what are good reasons as to why i should major in surgery, what's the hardest part?
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4 Years of: College, 4 years medical school, 5 years surgical residency, 2-3 years cardiac surgery residency. High malpractice insurance and long hours.
Answered 5/20/2015
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