Optometrists (also known as Doctors of Optometry in the US and Canada for those holding the O.D. degree[1] or Ophthalmic Opticians in the UK[2][3][4][5][6][7]) are medical professionals who provide primary eyecare through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases.
The first step toward becoming a surgeon is to earn a bachelor's degree. Although there is no specific mandated major, it's highly suggested you consider a major in the sciences, such as biology or chemistry. You must pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to apply to medical school.
Medical students apply to and complete a general surgery residency program (5 clinical years), consisting of clinical rotations through the various surgical disciplines. Many academic-based training programs either encourage or require one or two years of academic research (6-7 years general surgery training).During the fourth general surgery clinical training year, residents apply for a residency position in cardiothoracic surgery.Clinical training in cardiothoracic surgery varies between 2 and 3 years in length.uring the fourth general surgery clinical training year, residents apply for a residency position in cardiothoracic surgery. Clinical training in cardiothoracic surgery varies between 2 and 3 years in length.