Medical Careers : How to Become an Orthopedic Surgeon

To become an orthopedic surgeon, a science-related bachelor's degree is required, followed by four years of medical school and at least six years of a residency in the field. Learn to become an orthopedic surgeon with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.

Expert: Mark MacBayne
Bio: Mark MacBayne, with a Master of Public Health degree, is a practice manager at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center.
Filmmaker: Bing Hu

[christophermartin]

I work in the operating room---as a nurse, and ortho docs are the best to work with, so down to earth and fun!

[terrissa]

Omg 17 years until I take the exam 😱😱😱😱😱 I'll be the 39 y/o orthopedic surgeon #exciteddd

[christophermartin]

To become a doctor, you have to really, really want it! So if you do, you will do anything you have to, including paying extra for tutoring, sacrificing friendships and girlfriends, family functions, a social life, etc. all for good grades. Good luck!

[killer]

@seversebastian hi can u tell me how many years after high school are you going to be in school and what type of classes are required? please respond thank u

[Byakurani]

Looking heavily into osteology and doing a fellowship in the foot/ankle as my future career. I'm currently seventeen, but going from this it seems like I'd be around 31 before I become certified...its a long road ahead of me. Hopefully I will be able to reap the rewards.

[WERDOME]

damn! I really want to do this.
Only thing holding me back are (physics, and math class)
is it that hard?

[miguelordonez]

Im nervous to take this path but i believe in myself

[WhiteandPimpin]

i am 14 and already have over a 4.0 in high school taking first in my science class my dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon or a bariatric surgeon but trust me u want to go to baylor it is the world leading college in medical studies

[wreschly]

I am completing my final year of Undergraduate and have been accepted to medical school for the entering class of 2010. Orthopedic surgery has been my dream since shadowing an orthopedic resident as a sophomore. What should I do during medical school, besides obtaining a high class rank and doing well on my step exams, to be competitive for a orthopedic surgery residency.

[nicholask]

Question! Can you become a sports medicine physician for a professional team without performing surgery. I would love to do that and just focus on primary care rather than performing surgery. Is that possible?

[plplmi]

i'm currently a physical therapy student. is it advisable for me to proceed to ortho med? i really want to be a surgeon.

[christophermartin]

I am only a lowly nurse, but I think it depends on the med school you are applying to. And also, your MCAT score has to be good.

[oRiceo]

so if i choose to study a science major in college, do i still need to take 2 years of bio, chem and cal?

[helenhelen]

What course, we should select after 12std for ortho doctor

[chipsever]

so how many years in total will it take to become an orthopedist?

[Clueless]

@seversebastian Was it as difficult as everyone says it is?

[thedisturbedsoul]

So how many years in total to be an orthopedic surgeon?

[Sterlinglh]

Very true. Thank you very much. I've changed plans now. I'll become ATC. Still your tips are true and they'll help me a lot. Thank you :-D !!

[nightappleispoisonapple]

Should I take Bsc or mbbs after 12th to become orthopaedic surgeon

[killer]

i want to become a Orthopedic Surgeons when i graduate high school and i want to know how much will all the education requirements will cost me someone please respond and thank you