Specialists in surgery

NOC

31101

perform and supervise surgical procedures.

Full NOC Description

Specialists in surgery perform and supervise surgical procedures. Specialists in surgery usually work in hospitals. Residents in training to become specialists in surgery are included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

General surgeons

Treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

Obstetricians and gynecologists

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

Ophthalmologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.

Urologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

Other specialists in surgery

Assess patients' diseases or disorders to determine appropriate surgical procedures.

Perform and supervise surgical procedures to correct physical abnormalities and deficiencies and repair injuries.

Act as consultants to other physicians.

Also Known As

cardiac surgeon
general surgeon
neurosurgeon
obstetrician-gynecologist
ophthalmologist

orthopedic surgeon

orthopedist

otorhinolaryngologist

pediatric surgeon

plastic surgeon

thoracic surgeon

urologist

vascular surgeon

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree or in Quebec, completion of a college program and one year of pre-medicine university studies is usually required.

Graduation from an approved medical school and specific specialty training are required.

Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensing by the provincial or territorial licensing authority are required.

Five to six years of specialty residency training are required.

Two years of subspecialty training may also be required.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB)

Employment by Sex

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27.8%

Female

72.2%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

0.0%

25-34

11.4%

35-44

57.1%

45-54

31.4%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

100.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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100.0%

Health care and social assistance

N/A

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

33.30%

Southeast

30.60%

Southwest

19.40%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$150,000

Southeast

$180,000

Southwest

$140,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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