Steps towards becoming a cardiosurgeon

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Hi!
I'm starting medical school in a few weeks 🙂 I was thinking about what I'm interested in and cardiology/cardio-thoracic surgery seemed pretty interesting. Can someone help me figure out what I should do to explore these fields to see if they are a right match for me (apart from attending a few surgeries). Also, what are the usual steps that are taken to become a cardio surgeon -- residency, etc.
Thanks!
C.S.

 

[Llenroc]

Your posting on the wrong forum. Cardiology is an Internal Medicine specialty, and has little in common with cardio-thoracic surgery. Interventional Cardiology has procedures, but again is not surgery or anything like surgery.

 

[cowbell]

Listen. Don't get overly concerned about your preferences at this time. As you get increasing exposure to the actual clinical practice of medicine, you'll change your mind at least 3 times. Just do your best along the way so your grades, scores, and letters of recommendation can allow you the freedom to choose the specialty if it happens to be competitive.