[header] How to become an orthopedic surgeon [title] Make an education plan. [step] Even in high school, you can start planning for a career in orthopedic surgery. In fact, the earlier you starting planning, the better. 
You need to have a high aptitude for school work, which entails testing well, having good study strategies, and learning things quickly. [substeps] Plan to maintain a good high school resume-including high grades, high test scores, community service, and clubs and organizations-in order to get into a top college.