31101 – Specialists in surgery
31101 – Specialists in surgery
Specialists in surgery perform and supervise surgical procedures. Specialists in surgery usually work in hospitals. Residents in training to become specialists in surgery are included in this unit group.
Profile
Index of titles
Cardiac surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery specialist
Cardiovascular surgeon
Cosmetic surgeon
Ear specialist
Esthetic surgeon
Eye specialist
General surgeon
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Gynecologist
Laryngologist
Neurological surgeon
Neurosurgeon
Nose specialist
Obstetrician
Obstetrician-gynecologist
Ophthalmologist
Orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedics specialist
Orthopedist
Otolaryngologist
Otologist
Otorhinolaryngologist
Otorhinolaryngology specialist
Pediatric surgeon
Plastic surgeon
Plastic surgery specialist
Rhinologist
Specialist in plastic surgery
Specialist in vascular surgery
Surgeon
Surgical physician
Surgical resident
Thoracic surgeon
Throat specialist
Urologist
Vascular surgeon
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
General surgeons
Treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Obstetricians and gynecologists
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Ophthalmologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
Urologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Other specialists in surgery
Assess patients' diseases or disorders to determine appropriate surgical procedures
Perform and supervise surgical procedures to correct physical abnormalities and deficiencies and repair injuries
Act as consultants to other physicians.
Employment requirements
A bachelor's degree or in Quebec, completion of a college program and one year of pre-medicine university studies is usually required.
Graduation from an approved medical school and specific specialty training are required.
Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensing by the provincial or territorial licensing authority are required.
Five to six years of specialty residency training are required.
Two years of subspecialty training may also be required.
Additional information
Progression to management positions, such as chief of surgery, is possible with experience.
Exclusions
Chiropractors (31201)
Dental surgeon (in 31110 Dentists )
General practitioners and family physicians (31102)
Immunologist (in 21110 Biologists and related scientists)
Managers in health care (30010)
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (31209)
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (31303)
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (31100)
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