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ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

CAREER INFORMATION

Meet Dr. Eno!

Hi, I’m Dr. Eno! I grew up on Maui, graduating from H.P. Baldwin High School before attending Brown University, where I earned both my undergraduate degree in neuroscience and medical degree while playing varsity baseball. I completed my orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford University, and later completed a sports medicine fellowship.
Today, I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon serving the Maui community through Kaiser Permanente, caring for patients both in the clinic and operating room across many stages of treatment and recovery. I’m grateful to return home and give back to the community that shaped me.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
What do they do?

  • Diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries involving the musculoskeletal system — bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

  • Treat injuries such as fractures, dislocations, torn ligaments, and joint problems.

  • Perform surgeries such as:

    • Joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder)

    • Arthroscopic surgery

    • Spinal surgery

    • Trauma and fracture repair

    • Sports injury repair

  • Assess patients, diagnose musculoskeletal conditions, and recommend surgical or non-surgical treatments.

  • Provide follow-up care, rehabilitation plans, and prevention strategies for orthopedic conditions.

  • Extensive knowledge of:

    • Human anatomy and biomechanics

    • Sports medicine and rehabilitation

    • Bone healing and musculoskeletal pathology

    • Orthopedic oncology (bone cancer)

    • Pediatric orthopedics (children’s bone development)

    • Trauma and reconstructive surgery

What equipment do they use?

  • Scalpel and Blades

  • Retractors

  • Bone Holding Forceps

  • Surgical Mallets

  • Osteotomes

  • Rongeurs

  • Orthopedic Drills

  • Bone Saws

  • Plates

  • Screws

  • Pins

  • Rods

  • Arthroscopes

  • Tourniquet System

EDUCATION
Education Guide

To become an Orthopedic Surgeon, first obtain a Doctor of Medicine Degree. Then, complete residency. Finally, pass a certification exam and obtain a license.

STEP 1

Complete a bachelor's degree. 

Bachelor's Degree

  • 4 years at a university (any major)

  • MUST fulfill pre-medicine requirements (biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics)​

  • Take Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and apply to medical school

STEP 2

Complete a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree

  • 4 years of medical school

  • ​Curriculum includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical rotations

  • Must pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or COMLEX-USA (for DOs)

What opportunities are in Hawaiʻi?

University of Hawaii Programs

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John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM)

  • Hawaii’s only medical school

  • Offers a 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program

Admissions Process:

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  • Apply via the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)

  • Take the MCAT and AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam

  • Pay a $150 non-refundable JABSOM application fee

  • Submit letters of recommendation and verify science prerequisites

  • Only 67 Hawaii resident applicants are accepted annually

General Courses

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Anatomy & Physiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Microbiology

  • Pathology

  • Pharmacology

  • Medical Ethics

STEP 3

Complete residency.

Residency

  • 5 years of orthopedic surgery residency

  • Includes rotations in trauma, pediatric orthopedics, oncology, sports medicine, and spine surgery

  • Must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

STEP 4

Complete fellowship (optional)

Fellowship

  • 1–2 additional years of subspecialty training (optional) in areas such as:

    • Sports Medicine

    • Hand Surgery

    • Spine Surgery

    • Pediatric Orthopedics

    • Joint Reconstruction

STEP 5

Pass a certification exam and obtain a license to practice.

Licensing and Certification

  • Complete Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training

  • Pass USMLE Step 3 and obtain a Hawaii state medical license.

  • Achieve Board Certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) by passing written and oral exams

CAREERS
CAREERS

Work Environments

  • Hospitals (especially trauma or orthopedic departments)

  • Private orthopedic practices

  • Outpatient surgery centers

  • Sports medicine and rehabilitation clinics

  • Academic or research institutions

Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Salary.com (as of May 2021):

  • Offices of Physicians: ~$538,000

  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals: ~$520,000

  • Outpatient Care Centers: ~$490,000
    (Exact salaries vary by experience, subspecialty, and location in Hawaii)

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*Average pay as of 2023 & 2025*

SOURCE: Hawaii Career Explorer

Work Schedule

  • Long and irregular hours

  • On-call for emergency orthopedic trauma cases

  • Scheduled elective surgeries and post-operative follow-ups

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