You area of expertise is to provide care for the musculoskeletal system. Once you have gotten your education, you will have to complete a residency. Then you will have to become board certified before you're able to begin practicing. You will obtain a certificate that shows that you are board certified. The roles of orthopedic surgeons is to provide patients with prescription medicines, surgeries and diagnosing them for various illnesses. You will be working long hours, but there are various benefits that you'll get to enjoy.
Compensation
One of the great benefits of working in orthopedic surgery is the compensation. When you have less than two years of working experience in the field, you could still be earning over $250,000 annually. The median wage for surgeons in this field is over $403,000.
Specializations
You can specialize in a specific area of the field if you want. For instance, you can provide surgeries for the hands, neck or other part of the body. You will have to stay abreast of the trends and advances in technology within your specialized area.
Patient Population
If you wish, you can choose to work with a specific age group, like pediatrics, geriatrics or adolescents. You can open up your own private practice and work for yourself or you can work within a hospital.
Vacation
As an orthopedic surgeon, you will be able to receive paid vacation time, around four weeks annually. You can also take four weeks of sick leave as well.
