Orthopedic Surgeon
Duties and Responsibilities:
For an orthopedic surgeon, each day's duties are determined by the needs of his patients. Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and assess patient's' injuries or diseases through diagnostic testing, such as X-rays to look for broken bones or blood tests to check for rheumatoid arthritis. The surgeon may cast and splint limbs, recommend rehabilitative exercises, or prescribe supplements and medications to strengthen joints or minimize pain.
Salary: $519,000 per year
Education:
In order to become an orthopedic surgeon you must have a bachelor’s degree program, typically in pre-medical studies, biology or a similar field. After receiving an undergraduate degree, they attend an additional four years of medical school taking advanced courses in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and biochemistry. After medical school, orthopedic surgeons continue their training through five years of residency education. After their residency they must become licensed.
Demand or Need for this profession:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS, projects that employment for all physicians and surgeons will 24 percent from 2010 to 2020. As the population continues to grow and age, the demand for orthopedic surgeons will grow as well.
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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
Maybe in the future.
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