is pre-medical program in the us only for becoming a future physician and not a surgeon?

Question

i am really confused, can medical students not be a surgeon by doing the pre-med courses?

Answer 1

Someone who is pre-med is just a college student. They can major in anything. It is wise to major in something like biology or any health science. Once accepted into med school one can than decide if they want to be a surgeon or a physician.

Answer 2

Please note: In the US at least all surgeons are physicians, but not all physicians are surgeons.

A physician is a graduate of a medical school, MD or DO, and some people refer to Chiropractors and Naturopaths as physicians.

Pre med is for college students seeking to pursue a medical degree after college. However, pre-med is not required as a major. Any major is accepted as long as the prerequisite classes are completed and grades are satisfactory.

After medical school, the physician chooses a residency, some become primary care physicians (such as Internal Med, Family Practice, Pediatrics) some become surgeons, many pursue fellowships and specialize or sub specialize after residency.

Answer 3

In the US, there's no split between physicians and surgeons until after the completion of medical school, when they choose their specialties. State licensure is also the same, and surgeons are referred to as "doctor," not "mister." We just don't have the tradition of the schism that the UK has.

Answer 4

Become a pharmacist, they are near to physicians and away from surgery.