What does a Specialist in Pediatric Surgery do?

You operate on children and teens when they need surgical help.

How much does a Specialist in Pediatric Surgery earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Specialist in Pediatric Surgery

Health & Medicine

Paediatric surgeons are specialists in the surgical treatment of the growing human organism. They deal with children from birth to the end of growth who suffer from congenital malformations, diseases and the consequences of accidents.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Specialist in Pediatric Surgery

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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