<p>OK so I know the whole process of getting into medical school. I want to specialize in orthopedic surgery in pediatrics or trauma, not quite sure. But anyways, can someone tell me how long does it take to officially become an orthopedic surgeon </p>
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<p>[Length</a> of Residencies](<a href=“http://residency.wustl.edu/medadmin/resweb.nsf/0ee53e934810efcd86256a94005e5f7d/3edd4e91945f8a2b86256f850071ae49?OpenDocument]Length”>http://residency.wustl.edu/medadmin/resweb.nsf/0ee53e934810efcd86256a94005e5f7d/3edd4e91945f8a2b86256f850071ae49?OpenDocument)</p>
<p>Ortho-- at least 5 years, plus an additional 1-2 year fellowship for a pediatric specialty.</p>
<p>Just to be clear, that’s 4 years of medical school, plus 5 years of residency, plus another 1-2 years for specialty fellowship.</p>
<p>Thanks you guys :)</p>
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<p>4 years of undergraduate with premed
4 years of medical school
5 years residency in orthopedic surgery- Where you will learn how to operate
2 years of fellowship- Where you will learn how to operate on kids</p>
<p>This is a very noble field. I would love to see you pursue this field.</p>
<p>All the best</p>