More than half of orthopedic surgeons, 61 percent, do not feel fairly compensated, according to Medscape’s Orthopedist Compensation Report: 2013. Here are three statistics on how orthopedic surgeons view their career choice. If given a second chance to make career decisions:
• 56 percent of orthopedic surgeons would choose the same specialty
• 37 percent would choose a career in medicine
• 21 percent would choose the same practice setting
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