Orthopedic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: These surgeons treat patients with skeletal injuries and diseases. They utilize medical equipment  and tools effectively to avoid  any accidents. They educate patients about treatment procedures and they communicate with patients to see their medical history. Surgeons also assess patients health conditions and prescribe appropriate medications. They work with nurses, ER physicians and other hospital departments to ensure excellent patient care services.

Salary: $512,000 per year

Education: They may specialize in areas such as sports medicine or hand surgery. They require 8-9 years of post baccalaureate education, a doctor of medicine degree, and 4-5 year residency in a hospital. They also need a medical license, and a board certificate in orthopedic surgery

Demand for Profession: This career is physically demanding and requires hand dexterity and hand eye coordination.

I would like to be an orthopedic surgeon because that is one thing i have always wanted to be, some type of doctor or surgeon.