Orthopedic Surgeon Vs. Medical Doctor By: Brandon Bevers March 21, 2013

Advantages Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor Better Salary Stable Job Save Lives Less training Flexible Hours Stable Job Advantages

High School Courses Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor Biology Health Courses Forensics Biology Health Courses Chemistry High School Courses

College Expenses Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor $300,000- $450,000 $50,000- 70,000 College Expenses

Schools Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor TVCC/ 4 year degree Carrington TVCC/ 4 year Carrington Schools

Salary Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor Starting: $400,000 Median: $550,000 Through $700,000 Annually $180,000- $350,000 Annually Salary

Education Time Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor Anywhere from 12 years to 15 years Anywhere from 8 years to 12 years Education Time

Disadvantages Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Doctor A lot of schooling Too much debt A lot of schooling A lot of debt Long hours Disadvantages

I think the best choice for me is to become an orthopedic surgeon I think the best choice for me is to become an orthopedic surgeon. Better hours, better salary, better work environment – these things give me a clear path to what I want to do. The Best Choice

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