Orthopedic surgeon
Duties and Responsibilities: Orthopedic surgeon treat patients musculoskeletal systems. This means they care for patients who have problems with their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, according to American Academy of orthopedic surgeons. The United States has more than 20,400 practicing orthopedic surgeon.
Salary: $519,000
Education: After completing a 4 year bachelor's degree program in biology, per-medicine or a related, aspiring orthopedic surgeons must complete four additional years of medical school, followed by a 4-5 year orthopedic surgery residency in a hospital.
Needs For This Profession: Orthopedic must have excellent manual dexterity; physical stamina; strong communication and organization skills.
Reflection: I would want to be a Orthopedic surgeon because I have broken bones before and trust me it isn't a good feeling. I would like to help those who have broken bones and tell them how I have broken bones. I would like to tell them about stories sso they wouldn't feel so bad about the cast.
