Assessing Your Job
Over half of orthopedic surgeons will change jobs prior to their fifth year in practice. Commonly cited reasons behind the change include compensation, work–life balance, poor job fit, and dissatisfaction…
Passing American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Part II
Successfully completing the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Part II oral examination process is the final milestone in becoming a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. This nearly 2 year process requires adequate planning…
Research as an Early-Career Sports Surgeon: Keys to Success
Research as an early-career surgeon is challenging. The resources that you had as a trainee are not established yet and it can be difficult to balance while learning to be…
How to Manage Complications and Poor Outcomes
Complications and poor outcomes are an inevitable part of sports medicine surgery. When building a practice, dealing with complications can be overwhelming and difficult to overcome. Establishing strong and transparent…
How to Succeed in the Operating Room
Starting clinical practice is an exciting, but stressful, time in a new surgeon’s career. The operating room can be an intimidating place, particularly in a new practice or during difficult…
How to Get Involved with Professional Societies, Locally, Regionally, and at the National Levels
Professional medical societies are organizations consisting of health care professionals who share research, clinical, or social interests within a particular specialty or subspeciality of medicine. Professional societies offer members benefits…
How to Get Involved with Sports Team Coverage (Local/National/Professional)
Being a team physician is a unique opportunity afforded to orthopedic surgeons or medical doctors who have undergone appropriate subspecialty training and certification. Requirements include specialized skill and expertise in…
Developing and Building a Clinical Sports Medicine Practice
The purpose of this articler is to discuss methods by which to successfully build a busy clinical sports medicine practice. The authors aim to provide pearls to help facilitate building…
Building a Strong Local Reputation
Establishing a strong local reputation is essential for growing your practice. Primary care physicians, pediatricians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and fellow orthopedic surgeons are key sources of referrals for new…
Fostering Mentorship
This article delves into the critical role of mentorship in the field of sports medicine, particularly for those embarking on a career in orthopedic surgery. It underscores mentorship as an…
