Global entry members are eligible to participate in . U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents enrolled in NEXUS or SENTRI are also eligible to participate in , as well as Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS.
Before surgeons are qualified to operate, they must meet a set of challenging education requirements. These generally include four years of undergraduate study, four years of medical school leading to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree and 3-8 years of surgical residency at a hospital.
Training for surgeons typically takes a minimum of 13 years, and can be longer for surgeons who specialize. For general surgeons, training includes two four-year degrees and an additional five years or more in residency.