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Do orthopedists feel fairly compensated?
• 61 percent do not feel fairly compensated
• 39 percent feel fairly compensated
Would orthopedists make the same choices twice?
• 56 percent would select the same specialty
• 37 percent would select a career in medicine
• 21 percent would select the same practice setting
What do orthopedists think is the most satisfying aspect of their job?
• 38 percent are most satisfied because of gratitude and their relationship with patients
• 34 percent are more satisfied through being good at what they do and making correct diagnoses
• 10 percent are most satisfied because they believe they are making the world a better place
• 7 percent are most satisfied because they are making a decent amount of money for a job they enjoy
• 6 percent are most satisfied through the pride of being a physician
• 4 percent are satisfied for other reasons
• 1 percent have no job satisfaction
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