So You Want Your Child/Student to become Famous?

Why?

• - To realize your own frustrated ambitions?
• - To help them realize theirs?
• - Because it is a side-effect of helping them to achieve other goals?
• - Famous people are not, on average, happier than other people.
• - Nor do they necessarily contribute more to society.

Fame Depends on Interests

• Outstanding actors, athletes, musicians and writers become famous
• Outstanding dentists, accountants and undertakers do not
• with Doc Holliday as the exception that proves the rule

How To Become a Surgeon

When you hear about surgery do you think of 'Greys Anatomy'? 'Holby City'? In reality surgery is not always so glamorous or so dramatic (but is definitely as exciting!) A surgeon will divide their time between several key functions:

Ward rounds

A daily visit to check on the state and progress of each of the patients in their care, liaising with nursing staff and junior doctors.

The operating theatre

Working on pre-booked elected operations and/or emergency cases as part of a team which will include other surgeons, anesthetists, technicians, nurses, administrators all working together to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient.