Surgeons

The wide-ranging skills and knowledge of the surgeon will always be in demand, whether or not the surgeon has a subspecialty. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for surgeons is expected to grow by 4 percent, as fast as the average for all occupations, through 2033. Going forward, industry experts predict a shortage of general surgeons in the coming years as more students enter nonsurgical specialties, such as anesthesiology and radiology, which require less intensive training. Also, more surgeons will be required to meet medical needs of the growing and aging population. Those who specialize in such areas as cardiology and radiology will be in demand as the older population has increased risk of heart disease and cancer.