So you want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon. You like the idea of open heart surgery and the glory that comes with being a CT surgeon. Let’s debunk the public perception myths of what it means to be a cardiothoracic surgeon, and give it to you straight. This is the reality of cardiothoracic surgery. ✒️ Accompanying Blog Post: https://medschoolinsiders.com/medical-student/so-you-want-to-be-a-cardiothoracic-surgeon/ 💌 Sign up for my weekly newsletter - https://medschoolinsiders.com/newsletter 🌍 Website & blog - https://medschoolinsiders.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/medschoolinsiders 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/medinsiders 🗣️ Facebook - https://facebook.com/medschoolinsiders 🎥 My Youtube Gear: https://kit.co/kevinjubbalmd/ 👀 Hand Picked Productivity Tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders 🎵My Study Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1231934998/playlist/5joGbr1aQAIbMcJ9bOvJlk?si=iOAxgKNTQt-rrp1L8g-YWQ TIME STAMPS: 00:41 - What is Cardiothoracic Surgery? 04:08 - How to Become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon 06:29 - Subspecialties within Cardiothoracic Surgery 07:49 - What You’ll Love About Cardiothoracic Surgery 09:10 - What You Won’t Love About Cardiothoracic Surgery 10:04 - Should You Become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? LINKS FROM VIDEO: So You Want to Be Playlist:    • So You Want to Be   Day in the Life Playlist:    • Day in the Life   #medicalschool #cardiothoracicsurgery #soyouwanttobe ==================== Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. and Med School Insiders LLC will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).