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What is the advancement potential in the orthopedic surgery field? What is a typical path?
a high school student considering following the path of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. #surgery #doctor #medicine #orthopedic #surgery #premed
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Naiara’s Answer
Hi Danna,
To become an orthopedic surgeon, you will complete your college, then 4 years of medical school, and then apply for a residency in orthopedics (usually 4-5 years). Orthopedic surgeons are very needed in medicine and they do mostly surgeries related to musculoskeletal system and joints (for example, knee surgery, hip replacements, hand surgery, etc). If you have an interest, would recommend that you try shadowing once you are in college or medical school.
Naiara Barbosa
To become an orthopedic surgeon, you will complete your college, then 4 years of medical school, and then apply for a residency in orthopedics (usually 4-5 years). Orthopedic surgeons are very needed in medicine and they do mostly surgeries related to musculoskeletal system and joints (for example, knee surgery, hip replacements, hand surgery, etc). If you have an interest, would recommend that you try shadowing once you are in college or medical school.
Naiara Barbosa
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Rachel’s Answer
Once you have completed your training in orthopedics, advancement will depend on whether you go into private practice or academia. If you are in private practice and get paid by how many patients you see, then years of experience and developing a reputation in the community will allow for a pay increase. In academia, payment and promotion may be based on years working for the institution, research, etc.
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Richard’s Answer
4 years of college.
4 years of medical school.
4 years of orthopedic residency.
Next decide private practice or academics. In most private practices, there is a workup from associate to partner. Partners make money than associates.
Academics generally takes longer for advancement and depends on research, clinical activities and teaching.
4 years of medical school.
4 years of orthopedic residency.
Next decide private practice or academics. In most private practices, there is a workup from associate to partner. Partners make money than associates.
Academics generally takes longer for advancement and depends on research, clinical activities and teaching.