This research paper will be on orthopedic surgeons, particularly the education that they will need, the job opportunities available, and what they do. Also what high school classes will be needed to qualify for this job. College Education Needed To become an orthopedic surgeon you first have to go through a 4-year bachelors degree in biology or a pre-med field. Following this you need to go to a following 4 years of med school. Finally you need 4 to 5 years of orthopedic residency. High-School Education