We surveyed 100 cardiothoracic surgeons to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical cardiothoracic surgeon. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Low

High

Working as a cardiothoracic surgeon typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that cardiothoracic surgeons are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a cardiothoracic surgeon typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a cardiothoracic surgeon. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for cardiothoracic surgeons.