2021 Annual Meeting Startup & Practice Management Access Pass-10 Career Pearls for the Young Orthopaedic Surgeon

10 Career Pearls for the Young Orthopaedic Surgeon

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The speaker shares valuable insights from 11 years in orthopedic practice, emphasizing mentorship, family, and personal growth. Originating from Staten Island with East Coast education, he relocated to Missouri before joining Stanford, where he runs a fellowship program. Key pearls include prioritizing family and health, maintaining honesty and integrity, continuous learning, and building a supportive team. He stresses the importance of balancing surgical intervention with non-operative treatments, pacing oneself on the learning curve, and loving complications rather than fearing them. He advocates for active involvement in professional societies and cultivating lasting mentorship and friendships. The journey is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring humility, hard work, and passion. Ultimately, he encourages young surgeons to stay grounded, support one another, and strive to make their community proud.

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Dr. Seth Sherman

Keywords

orthopedic practice

mentorship

personal growth

surgical education

professional development