MEDICAL SPECIALTY SELECTOR

Orthopaedic Surgery

Physicians in this specialty, seek to restore normal function to a deformed, diseased, or injured part of the musculoskeletal system utilizing medical, surgical, and physical rehabilitation methods.

Number of physicians in specialty - Medium, less than 30,000
Competiveness of residency - Very high
Years of training required - Five years, including a first year in a general surgery residency
Subspecialty/Fellowship Training . One year fellowships are available in adult reconstructive orthopaedics, foot and ankle orthopaedics, hand surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic surgery of the spine, orthopaedic sports medicine, musculoskeletal oncology and orthopaedic trauma.

Values & Personality Traits of Physicians in Orthopaedic Surgery

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Values Match

Specialists Value

Creativity
Decision making
Independence
Taking care of people

Specialists do not value

Achievement
Feedback from others
Good income
Prestige
Security
Sufficient time off

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world.... MORE >

SDN Orthopedic Surgery Forum
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