The first year of residency usually covers general surgery, with the remaining years devoted to orthopedic-specific training.Surgeons wishing to specialize further in subspecialties, such as orthopedic sports medicine or pediatric orthopedics, must also complete a 1- to 2-year fellowship after their …show more content…
Licensure and certification-
Orthopedics must pass the U.S Medical Licensing Examination to legally practice.The exam must be taken in several parts,usually while students are involved in their residencies.After completing their residencies orthopedics must pass the American Board of Orthopedic surgery, a division of American Board of Physicians Specialties, in order to be certified in their area surgery.Recertification is required every ten years.American Board of physicians Specialties awards the credentials.
Working Conditions-
Orthopedic surgeons work long hours,especially when they first start their career.Orthopedic surgeons work long and irregular hours.About one-third of all full time physicians work 60 Hours or more a week.Orthopedic surgeons constantly work with team of medical professionals.For an instance,they work with nurses and anesthesiologists in an operating