Orthopedic Surgeon
Duties and responsibilities: Orthopedic surgeons work with the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. They perform surgery to address trauma, tumors, injuries, infections and other conditions requiring surgical intervention. Salary: $519,000 per year. Education: 4 year program for biology, premedical, or other rated fields with bachelor. Demand or need: must complete four additional years of medical school, followed by a 4- to 5-year orthopedic surgical residency in a hospital. Picture: Reflection: I would not want to be in this profession because it is not in my interest and I am not planning on working with the bones and joints.