A trauma surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating people who have been seriously injured, often from accidents, falls, or violent events like car crashes or fights.
A trauma surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating people who have been seriously injured, often from accidents, falls, or violent events like car crashes or fights.
They work in hospitals, usually in the emergency department, and are trained to quickly assess and perform surgery on injuries like broken bones, internal bleeding, or damage to organs.
Their main goal is to save lives by fixing the injuries and helping the patient recover as best as possible. Trauma surgeons are skilled at making fast decisions and working under pressure.
Skills and Attributes
- Quick decision-making
- Excellent surgical skills
- Calm under pressure
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Subjects
Suggested:
- English
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Life Science
Study Paths
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – Medical School
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Email: medschool@wits.ac.za -
University of Johannesburg (UJ) – Faculty of Health Sciences
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: health@uj.ac.za -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: info@smu.ac.za -
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) – Faculty of Health Sciences
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: info@tut.ac.za -
Monash South Africa
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: info@monash.ac.za -
University of Cape Town (UCT) – Faculty of Health Sciences
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: healthsciences@uct.ac.za -
University of the Western Cape (UWC) – Faculty of Community & Health Sciences
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: info@uwc.ac.za -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) – Health & Wellness Faculty
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: health@cput.ac.za -
Stellenbosch University – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Duration: 6 years for the MBChB
Email: info@sun.ac.za -
False Bay College – Health and Social Development Programs
Duration: Programs here are typically shorter, focused on foundational health studies (usually 1-2 years).
Email: info@falsebaycollege.co.za
Salary Range
R450,000 – R1,200,000 Per Year
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