AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-AOSSM Futures Game: Fellowship is Over…How I Navigated the First Five Years in Practice, What Worked, and What I Would do Differently

AOSSM Futures Game: Fellowship is Over…How I Navigated the First Five Years in Practice, What Worked, and What I Would do Differently

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In this video, the speaker, an orthopedic surgeon, shares their experiences and advice on building a medical practice. They discuss the importance of building a foundation, being patient, and being available to patients. They emphasize the need to build a team and make it a fun and empowering environment. The speaker also talks about some mistakes they made, such as poor charting and failure to recognize treatment futility. They mention the challenges of work-life balance and paperwork. The importance of finding a niche, compartmentalizing work and personal life, staying connected with mentors and classmates, and teaching are also highlighted. Ultimately, they assure the viewers that they are not alone and that the journey gets better with time.

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F. Winston Gwathmey, MD

Keywords

orthopedic surgeon

building a medical practice

patient availability

work-life balance

finding a niche