Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma of the Musculoskeletal System

Q: What does a Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma of the Musculoskeletal System do?

You operate on bones, joints and muscles after injuries or defects.

Q: How much does a Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma of the Musculoskeletal System earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Health & Medicine

Specialists in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system treat people with congenital or acquired diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system such as bone fractures, joint degeneration or developmental disorders. They make diagnoses, perform operations and also plan prophylactic measures.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma of the Musculoskeletal System

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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