ORTHOPaEDIC surgeon

what is it?

• A doctor who fixes injuries to the musculoskeletal system 
• ex. bones, joints, muscles and nerves
• Perform surgeries that can take several hours
• Suggest treatment to patients injuries

Skills/knowledge

• Self motivated 
• Handle pressure
• Communicate with others
• Emotionally mature, stable
• Want to help

Education

• Takes a very long time
• Bachelor of Science
• Apply to medical school (four years)
• 2 year internship
• Finally a five residency program

salary range

• From $270 000 to $709 000
• Average is $450 000
• Location, experience, time spent in school
• Private practices earn more than government owned

Transferable skills

• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Potential For Promotion

• Resident
• Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery

Related Occupations

• Orthopaedic Technician
• Vascular Surgeon
• Paediatric Surgeon 
• Burn Surgeon
• Cardiothoracic Surgeon 

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