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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