1. Surgeon a medical specialty devoted to correcting Injury!

2. Job Description Surgery is a medical specialty devoted to correcting deformities, repairing injuries, preventing disease and improving functions of patients. Surgery is broken down into groups of subspecialties such as: Colon and Rectal surgery General surgery Neurological (Brain) surgery obstetrics and gynecological (women’s reproductive) surgery Opthamological (eye) surgery Orthopedic (bone) surgery Otolaryngological (head & neck) surgery plastic surgery thoracic (chest) surgery

3. Description Continued… Doctoral Degree is required to become a Surgeon Surgeons can earn $60,000 and Beyond a year Must be Licensed to be a surgeon Surgeons work in clean, sterile environments and remain standing for long periods of time. This can be physically exhausting.

4. Duties and Resposibilities  Conducting personal and medical interviews  Evaluating medical test results and x-rays  Examining surgical equipment to insure a sterile and safe environment  Overseeing the work of numerous assistants and medical technicians  Prescribing medication

5. Earnings and Advancement Earnings of surgeons depend on the individual's years in practice, skill, personality, professional reputation, and size of patient load, and the geographic area in which one chooses to practice General surgeons had median annual earnings of $336,197 in 2011 Most surgeons operate independently with insurance companies and hospitals...they are basically self- employed Surgeons practicing in a group setting can receive benefits, such as paid vacations, holidays, and sick days, life and health insurance, and retirement benefits.

6. Colleges American Medical Association – Chicago, IL American Medical Women's Association – Philadelphia, PA American Osteopathic Association – Chicago, IL Association of American Medical Colleges - Washington D.C.