ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONBy: Kirsten Kruus
JOB DESCRIPTION
Takes care of: Bones Muscles Ligaments Tendons Joints Nerves Cartilage Tissue
JOB DESCRIPTION Surgery Diagnose Illness Prescribe Treatment
Injuries: Strains Sprains Stress Fractures Tendonitis Cartilage Damage
“Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.”
-David Ogilvy
EDUCATION NEEDED High School College Medical School Internship Residency
ADDITIONAL TRAINING Computer Literacy Volunteering
SALARY Annual-$181,850 Hourly Wage-$87.43
GROWTH POTENTIAL Increasing 22% from 2008-2018 Grow faster than the average
“A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.”
-Anonymous
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