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1. What is the standard work week like post residency (hours)

2. Is there a certain way to avoid working the trauma part. (fellowships)

3. Are most Orthopedic happy with their choice

4. Best thing about being an orthopedic surgeon
 
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I mean, you can't do the research yourself? Go read the ortho forum ^ that way.
 
1. What is the standard work week like post residency (hours)

2. Is there a certain way to avoid working the trauma part. (fellowships)

3. Are most Orthopedic happy with their choice

4. Best thing about being an orthopedic surgeon

Fuarky in disguise?
 
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orthogate.com is a great site

Most med students couldn't give you an educated guess, let alone premeds.

1) Lifestyle is, of course, often up to you and how often you're willing to work (time-money spectrum). However, if you join a group, I would be willing to bet heavily that you would be working in the 50-60 hours/week range.

2) Not sure what you mean...

3) Purely anecdotal, but nearly everyone I've met appears happy. Ortho seems to attract a very particular type of person.

4) Right now, the pay is pretty decent. Also, most problems that people come to you with you can fix. Afterwards they're happy. There are very few (if any) chronic problems that you have to deal with. There's also a good mix between the clinic and the OR.
 
orthogate.com is a great site

Most med students couldn't give you an educated guess, let alone premeds.

1) Lifestyle is, of course, often up to you and how often you're willing to work (time-money spectrum). However, if you join a group, I would be willing to bet heavily that you would be working in the 50-60 hours/week range.

2) Not sure what you mean...

3) Purely anecdotal, but nearly everyone I've met appears happy. Ortho seems to attract a very particular type of person.

4) Right now, the pay is pretty decent. Also, most problems that people come to you with you can fix. Afterwards they're happy. There are very few (if any) chronic problems that you have to deal with. There's also a good mix between the clinic and the OR.

Thanks, this was a really helpful