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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.
After completing medical school course work, any doctor must complete a residency program where they work as a doctor in a specific field, under the guidance of more experienced practitioners. To qualify as an orthopedic surgeon, you will need to complete a surgical residency in an orthopedics facility. During this five-year residency, you will participate in hundreds of arthroscopies, hand surgeries, foot surgeries, traumatic, pediatric and spinal surgeries, and log each to demonstrate your qualifications.