Orthopedic Surgeon by https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q By. Manu Pareek 4th en-us 2018-08-29 14:58:38 UTC 2025-11-25 21:38:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What's an Orthopedic Surgeon? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276254797 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
]]> 2018-08-29 15:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276254797 Education Required? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276256547
  • 4 years of undergraduate school
  • 4 years of Medical School
  • 6-8 years of internship/residency
  • 1-2 years of fellowship (Optional)
    • ]]>     2018-08-29 15:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276256547     Where? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276257366
  • Undergraduate - Emory
  • Medical School - Emory
  • Internship/Residency - Emory
  • 201 Dowman Dr Atlanta, GA 
  •   http://college.emory.edu 
    • ]]>     2018-08-29 15:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276257366     Why Emory? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276258533
  • 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 
    • ]]>     2018-08-29 15:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276258533     Price of Undergraduate Degree? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276599784
  • 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)
    • ]]>     2018-08-30 14:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276599784     Price of Medical School? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276602381
  • 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  
    • ]]>     2018-08-30 14:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276602381     Skills Required? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276604516
  • 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
    • ]]>     2018-08-30 14:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276604516     Pros and Cons? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276609638
  • 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
    • ]]>     2018-08-30 14:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276609638     Career Ladder? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276613487
  • 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

    • ]]>     2018-08-30 15:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276613487     Why an Orthopedic Surgeon? 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276617698
  • Ability to help others
  • Well compensated for the work
  • Problem solving aspect appeals to my character
    • ]]>     2018-08-30 15:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276617698     Future Career Choice 200532761 https://padlet.com/200532761/ekdic5cq3g5q/wish/276907151 Orthopedic Surgeon
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