orthopedic surgeon vs. medical doctor by: brandon bevers march 21, 2013
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Orthopedic SurgeonVs.
Medical DoctorBy: Brandon Bevers
March 21, 2013
Advantages
Orthopedic Surgeon
• Better Salary
• Stable Job
• Save Lives
Medical Doctor
• Less training
• Flexible Hours
• Stable Job
High School Courses
Orthopedic Surgeon
• Biology
• Health Courses
• Forensics
Medical Doctor
• Biology
• Health Courses
• Chemistry
College Expenses
Orthopedic Surgeon
• $300,000- $450,000
Medical Doctor
• $50,000- 70,000
Schools
Orthopedic Surgeon
• TVCC/ 4 year degree• Carrington
Medical Doctor
• TVCC/ 4 year• Carrington
Salary
Orthopedic Surgeon
• Starting: $400,000• Median: $550,000• Through $700,000• Annually
Medical Doctor
• $180,000- $350,000• Annually
Education Time
Orthopedic Surgeon
• Anywhere from 12 years to 15 years
Medical Doctor
• Anywhere from 8 years to 12 years
Disadvantages
Orthopedic Surgeon
• A lot of schooling• Too much debt
Medical Doctor
• A lot of schooling• A lot of debt• Long hours
The Best Choice
• 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.
Sources
• Oregon CIS