10/11/2026
🔥Your career, your future and your choices! 🔥
Choosing a subspecialty and evaluating your first job offer are two of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your orthopaedic career.
Its important to remember that the best opportunity on paper isn’t always the best opportunity for YOU.
🎯 This week, we’re tackling two critical topics:
💰 What to Look for in a Job Contract by William Levine
Salary is just the beginning. Do you understand your RVU structure? Call compensation? Insurance coverage? Benefits? Partnership opportunities?
The details matter, and knowing what to ask BEFORE you sign can make all the difference.
🩺 Subspecialy selection: The good, the bad and the not so great by Aaron Brandt
Every subspecialty has its advantages, challenges, and trade-offs.
Lifestyle, call responsibilities, case diversity, professional satisfaction, and long-term opportunities all play a role.
And what works for one surgeon may not work for another.
💡 THE BIG TAKEAWAY?
Don’t choose a subspecialty based solely on prestige.
Don’t choose a job based solely on salary.
Choose a career that aligns with your goals, values, and the life you want to build.
The more informed you are, the more empowered you’ll be to make the right decisions.
👇Jump in!
What’s ONE thing you wish you knew before choosing your subspecialty or signing your first contract?
Drop your advice below. Your experience might help the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons make a better decision.
🔗 Check out both conversations on Sounds From the Training Room — links in bio!
