Orthopedic Surgeon Duties and Responsibilities: The orthopedic surgeon works with the musculoskeletal system. They work with the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Salary: $519,000 Education: To become an orthopedic surgeon you need to complete a four years bachelor's degree program in biology, pre-medicine or any related field.You also need four to five years of orthopedic surgery residency in a hospital. Demand or Need for this Profession: bachelor's degree Reflection: I am not interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon because it's to graphic.