General Ortho Question

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It seems as though many Ortho residents enter into a fellowship once they complete their residency training. Where does that leave the Docs that enter into private practice once finishing residency with no fellowship training? Is the job market tougher and what do you operate without stepping on some specialized Ortho's turf? Thanks...

 

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It seems as though many Ortho residents enter into a fellowship once they complete their residency training. Where does that leave the Docs that enter into private practice once finishing residency with no fellowship training? Is the job market tougher and what do you operate without stepping on some specialized Ortho's turf? Thanks...

It depends on your goals and where you want to practice. If you want to practice in a rural area and be a true general orthopaedist, then there is usually no problem doing whatever you are comfortable doing as the area is probably underserved. Very good paying jobs are available in underserved areas. However, if you would like to practice in a major metropolitan area, it is often beneficial to have subspecialty training, but not necessary.