1. The Career of anOrthopedic Surgeon By Sophia Knowlton Latkin E-HIPP

2. Job Overview Prescribe medicine for patients Prescribe treatments for patients Treat disease, injuries, and or deformities of the musculoskeletal system by surgery or appliances

3. Job Overview Take turns being on call Perform surgery on the musculoskeletal system Check-up on patients after surgery

4. Related Careers Pediatricians Veterinarian Anesthesiologist Athletic Trainer Dentist Cosmetic surgeons Cardiologists

5. Education 4 years of study in a college or university 4 years of medical school 5 years of study in an orthopedic residency/major medical center 1 (optional) year of specialized education

6. $alary Annually- between $186,044 and $339,738 Beginning- $128,420 Middle- $168,860 Potential- $198,680 Hourly- $99.41

7. Growth Potential 21.8% growth increasing

8. “Victory is what happens when ten thousand hours of training meet up with one moment of opportunity” -Anonymous

9. Chef Orthopedic Surgeon SALARY (potential): $51,540 $339,738 GROWTH POTENTIAL/OUTLOOK: 0.19% growth/stable 21.8% growth/increase RELATED CAREERS: Family and consumer scientists Chiropractor Farmers Physician assistants Butcher Registered nurse

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