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What are the ?steps?to become an orthopedic spine surgeon?
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Start with college.: In order to get into medical school, you must complete a bachelors degree and take the medical college admissions test (mcat). Then after completing 4 years of medical school, you begin your 5 years of orthopaedic resident training. Finally you can do a fellowship in spine surgery. If you don't take any extra time or get stuck doing research, it will only take 10 years for you to finish training.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Years of work: College, medical school, internship, ortho residency, spine fellowship. About 14 years later, you will be ready to be the new spine surgeon, pay your dues and earn a reputation.
Answered 2/16/2014
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