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Orthopedic Surgeon
By. Manu Pareek

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Ability to help others

Well compensated for the work

Problem solving aspect appeals to my character

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Entry Level -

0-7 years, Usually before any sort of patient base has been developed

Average Salary - $395,000

Median Level -

7-14 years, Usually when an established patient base has been formed and several key referring doctors have also been found

Average Salary - $461,000

Advanced Level -

14-30 years, Usually when there is a very well established patient base that spreads through word of mouth. Also almost all of the doctors in the area know who you are and feel comfortable sending their patients to you

Average Salary - $546,000

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Pros -

You have many medical acquaintances that can help if you are in need

You have a sense of gratification knowing that you make a difference each and every day

You know what exercises and movements are good for the body and what aren't

Cons -

You have to go to work at odd times if you are on-call and get an emergency

Many surgeries can be hours long which means that you are on your feet for hours at a time. (Wear and tear on the body)

Developing and maintaining an Orthopedic practice takes a lot of time before a patient base is gained

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An Orthopedic Surgeon is a type of surgeon who specializes and treats pain in one or more of the following body parts with surgery, prevention, and/or other treatments.

Foot/ Ankle

Hand

Shoulder/ Elbow

Knee/ Hip

Spine

Ligaments/ Joints

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4 years of undergraduate school

4 years of Medical School

6-8 years of internship/residency

1-2 years of fellowship (Optional)

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Undergraduate - Emory

Medical School - Emory

Internship/Residency - Emory

201 Dowman Dr Atlanta, GA

http://college.emory.edu

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Emory offers various medical programs and it is considered one of the best medical schools in the country.

Staying in one city increases relationships with other doctors which helps in patient referrals

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Tuition/Fees - $48,690 per year

Room/Board - $13,894 per year

Other - $1926 per year

Total - 258,040 for 4 years

(Not including any grants or scholarships)

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Estimated cost is approximately $40,000 per year

Loan can be reduced if you work for public health organization for a certain number of years

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Quick Thinking -

Needed for emergencies and unexpected complications

Problem Solving -

Needed for complex cases in which the surgeon has to figure out the cause

Leadership -

Needed for managing the staff and other subordinates in the workplace

Communication Skills -

Needed to aid the patient in helping them understand the cause and treatments

Time Management -

Needed so that the surgeon can spend the right amount of time with each patient and stick to the schedule without delays