Careers · Health & Medicine
Surgeon
You need steady hands, a deep knowing of the body, and a calm head. Being careful and precise keeps people safe while you help them.
The 26 headline skills a surgeon is built on. Tap a + node to open the 32 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
The Heart & BloodYou must know the heart and blood before you operate.ScienceHow the Body Stays in BalanceYou keep the body balanced and safe during the operation.ScienceUsing Tools SafelyYou handle sharp tools safely with a steady hand.Design & TechnologyPersonal Coping ToolkitYou have ways to stay calm during a long, careful job.Personal & Social DevelopmentControlling variablesYou keep everything careful and exact so nothing goes wrong.ScienceChoosing measurement unitsYou pick the right units for medicines and sizes before you begin.Mathematics
The subjects behind it
The Human BodyScience
You must know exactly how the body fits together inside.
Designing & MakingDesign & Technology
You use sharp tools with steady, careful hands.
Self-Regulation & ResiliencePersonal & Social Development
You stay calm and focused for a long, tricky job.
Scientific InquiryScience
You are careful and exact so nothing goes wrong.
MeasurementMathematics
You measure doses and cut sizes exactly so the operation stays safe.