Future plastic surgeons in the U.S. need to obtain a bachelor's degree and a medical degree, and they must spend a minimum of six years on specialized residency training after med school.

This is perhaps most true of surgery. Many students decide in high school or early in college that they want to be surgeons. If you have your sights set on a career in surgery, be happy that you ...

SACRAMENTO -- A unique experience for high school students, taking a step into the world of robotic surgery. Mercy Hospital hosted students to learn the ins and outs of the future of surgical ...

Surgeons operate on patients who suffer from ... "When I was finishing medical school, it was a popular field – it was generally the cool thing to do at the time," she says.