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Schooling. Becoming an orthopedic surgeon typically requires eight years of schooling, although some schools offer accelerated programs. The first four years are spent in earning a pre-medical degree.These are bachelor of science programs designed to meet the prerequisites for admission into a medical or osteopathic college.ts median salary for pediatric orthopedic surgeons was $425,000, while hand and wrist surgeons reported median salaries of $476,039 per year. Joint replacement surgeons enjoyed a median income of $605,953 per year, and spinal surgeons topped the list at $688,503 per year.
1 Most residency programs provide one-to-two years in a broader area such as general surgery and three-to-four years of orthopedic surgery training. 2  Orthopedists requiring a further specialization in fields such as hand surgery or sports medicine typically complete their education with a one-year fellowship.