Hi all,
I'm currently a third year student with a very strong interest in orthopedics. Through my shadowing, research, and interactions with the orthopedic staff at my institution I really enjoy the field and much of what it has to entail. I know it has an especially grueling residency, but I don't want 5-6 years of my life to deter me from the next 30-35 of practice that I would enjoy.
My question is what is life like for an ortho attending after residency? Having personal time for my family is extremely important to me, and I know I will be working long hours, but I can't really figure out a general estimate of what my lifestyle will be like if I pursue and math ortho? What are the differences in work load between private and academic?
I'm currently a third year student with a very strong interest in orthopedics. Through my shadowing, research, and interactions with the orthopedic staff at my institution I really enjoy the field and much of what it has to entail. I know it has an especially grueling residency, but I don't want 5-6 years of my life to deter me from the next 30-35 of practice that I would enjoy.
My question is what is life like for an ortho attending after residency? Having personal time for my family is extremely important to me, and I know I will be working long hours, but I can't really figure out a general estimate of what my lifestyle will be like if I pursue and math ortho? What are the differences in work load between private and academic?