Are all orthopedic surgeons jocks and athletes?

Then there was his time learning from the orthopedic doctors. They were either bros or jocks—two of them were previously college football players. In the operating room one of the instructors was struggling to pop a bone into place—or something along those lines. read more

Most orthopedic surgeons are still men. 40 years ago I knew 2 women orthopedic surgeons. Now perhaps 20% (my guess) are women. The Jocks reference used to come from that orthopedics long ago was the bottom of the class and since it does take some strength at times the specialty was dominated by large men. read more

Lots of jocks in medical school do become orthopedic surgeons. Also, many orthopedic surgeons were never jocks. Whatever you think about them, it’s nice that they’re around when you break something. read more

I'm an OR nurse who's interviewing at med schools now, but as far as the stereotype goes, I've only met one orthopedic surgeon who was a jock/meathead, and he was actually a very smart guy. All the orthopedic surgeon's I've worked with were either 130 lbs and 60 years old, or like 45 and fat. read more