What is the process of becoming an orthopedic surgeon?

After MBBS, you need to pursue MS Orthopaedics to become an orthopaedic surgeon. You need to appear NEET post graduation examination for admission into MS Orthopaedics courses.

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Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialise in treating the musculoskeletal system; they may specialise in areas such as sports medicine or hand surgery. The orthopedic surgery career path requires 8-9 years of post-baccalaureate education, along with continued maintenance of board certification. Required Education Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree and 4-5 year residency in a hospital Other Requirements State medical license and board certification in orthopedic surgery Projected Job Growth (2014-2024)* 14% for all physicians and surgeons Mean Salary (2016)* $247,520 for all surgeons All the best.

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Hi Pragyan, Aspirants have to follow a multi-stage process to become an orthopaedic surgeon. They have to pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subjects. Candidates have to undergo a four year MBBS course following which an MD in orthopaedics should be done. Aspirants become qualified to practice as orthopaedic surgeons on the completion of all these stages. Process involved in becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon The primary step involved in becoming an orthopaedic surgeon is to pass the 10+2 or an equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subjects. This makes an aspirant eligible to pursue an education in Medicine. The next step is to appear for Medical entrance examinations. Aspirants can appear for examinations like AIPMT, JIPMER or any other entrance examination for admission to college of choice. Aspirants are required to complete the four year MBBS course. An additional year of residency should also be completed. Candidates also have the option of pursuing specialized course in Orthopaedics after 10+2. Accordingly, candidates can opt for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Orthopaedics (MBBS Orthopaedics). After the MBBS course, aspirants have to enrol for the Master of Surgery programme in orthopaedics (MS Orthopaedics). Admissions to the MS course will be based on the performance of the candidates in the post graduate entrance examinations. Aspirants can specialize in any of the following: Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Trauma Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Total Joint Reconstruction (Arthroplasty) Foot and Ankle Surgery Musculoskeletal Oncology Spine Surgery Paediatric Orthopaedics Surgical Sports Medicine Candidates who have completed their Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedics can complete the Master of Surgery programme in 2 years. For students who are pursuing the course directly after MBBS, the duration of the MS course is 3 years. After completing the MS programme, aspirants can start a career as a junior doctor and proceed to become an orthopaedic surgeon after gaining some experience. Those who qualify as orthopaedic surgeons can also work in medical colleges as teachers. Part time opportunities are also available wherein surgeons can guide resident scholars as well as practice surgery simultaneously.

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