2. Performs organ transplants on people Making sure that the patients organ transplant goes well Transplant hearts, liver, kidneys and parts of the brain Need to know vital signs, nerve connections blood type, and affects on other organs.

3. need a doctoral degree in medical science Specialization + 2 years There are not many internship opportunities available Need to renew knowledge every 4 years. there are 126 medical SCHOOLS IN THE united states

4. OBTAINING SCHOOLING Johns Hopkins University -4 Washington University in St. Louis 2-3 Stanford University -4 Nearest technical college fox valley technical college

5. Always on call depending on the availability of the patient Most transplant surgeons work for 70+ hours a week Average organ transplant 1-3 hours Must be able to work alone Does procedure alone Choose the staff

6. $14,807 per month Low- $200,000 per year Medium- $300,000 per year High-$600,000 per year Annual U.S salary $41,763.37 Benefits Free, or reduced dental Medical insurance Annual 401k checks Paid holidays, sick days

7. cash advances Better insurance plans Become a member of the American society of transplant surgeons Become administrators, or teachers Some open their own practices

8. Must have doctoral degree Need to be able to be on call 24/7 Most be able to endure the stresses of transplanting organs Need to make sure that life and work don’t get mixed Need to work hard everyday Have to over come many obstacles

9. 1.Working alone 2.Get things done 3.Focused on a job 4.Good in high stress positions 5.Good at planning 6.Great at keeping records

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