How many years of school does it require to be a cardiac surgeon?

Answer 1

After the requisite four years of pre-med, there would be another four years in medical school, followed by six years in surgical residency, then two or three additional years as a cardiothoracic surgery fellow. That all adds up to 16-17 years after high school.

Answer 2

Training in cardiac surgery is changing. Four years of pre-med, then four years of surgical residency (Fast-track) followed by two years of CT (cardiothoracic surgery) wiull be the norm by the time you get there. If you choose to focus in (for example) pediatric cardiac surgery, there will be more time to put in.

At least in the US, the demand for cardiac surgeons is falling as medical and radiology treatments are replacing major surgery. There will always be a need for a few cardiac surgeons, but you'll have to be among the very best to find a good job. Internationally, the demand may be greater.

You'll need to be very skilled with your hands and also have excellent judgement under very stressful conditions. You'll also need to have great interpersonal skills sine you will be managing a team of people all focused on getting a complicated job done.

Answer 3

12 + 8 + 4 +2=26
It depends what cardiac surgeon you are thinking about.
The usual Cardiac surgeon needs 8 Yrs of Med school + about 6 years of training.

Answer 4

4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, approximately 6 years of residency

Answer 5

see rsb72 answer correct. If you want to be cardio-thoracic suregon, I think 8trs