Medical Career Pathway: Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: Orthopedic surgeon focus focus on the skeleton and the muscles and may specialize in certain parts of the body. They are medical doctors who specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system.  They operate on patients with musculoskeletal problems, including the arms, legs, neck, bone and tissue ailments.  

Salary:$ 247,520

Education: Their education, like other surgeons, require extensive training and ongoing learning.

Demand or need for this profession: the orthopedic surgery career path requires 8-9 years of post-baccalaureate education, along with continued maintenance of board certification. Doctor of medicine degree 4-5 year residence in hospital. You would also need a state license and board certification in orthopedic surgery.

 

Reflection: I would consider this career. I would like to help people with musculoskeletal problems, to give them a better opportunity in life. \