1. Hannah Gillespie

2. Tasks Diagnose fractured bones, dislocated joints, compressed spinal cords, and other problems Common surgeries include knee or hip replacement, spinal fusion, and rotator cuff repair

3. Competencies Self-motivated Emotionally mature and stable Enjoy helping people Work well under pressure

4. Earnings Annual Salary: $100,000-$400,000+ Pay is based on how many patients are seen and how serious the surgery is.

5. Education To do this career you must have completed high school, college/technical training and attended a university.

6. Future… I could see this as a possible career for myself because I love to help other people and I’ve always been interested in how the body works.

7. The only reason I might not pursue this career would be because I wouldn’t be comfortable going to a big university.