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