Here are 12 statistics on how orthopedists view compensation for their jobs, the choices they made and the most satisfying aspects of what they do, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report: 2013.
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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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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