I’m interested in specializing in orthopaedic surgery, but after much research, there is only a tiny amount of career information online about becoming a doctor, and even less about becoming an orthopaedic surgeon. Therefore I’d be extremely grateful if someone could give me their insights about any of the following questions:
- What’s the average amount of hours worked per week as an intern (required for the exequatur) or does this depend more on geographical region and whether it’s an honorary vs. paid internship
- If I went through INTEC, which has a heavier workload compared to other universities, would I still be able to maintain my 25 hour per week remote job? Or would it be too difficult to realistically balance both?
- The orthopaedic surgeon track in the US lasts about 14 years of study (including 4 years for an undergrad degree.) Approximately how long does it last in the DR?
- How independent is the average doctor? Are they bogged down with loads of paperwork needed for insurance approval? Do insurance companies regularly decline procedure/medication requests? Is it common for private hospital administrators to micromanage health staff (metrics, mandatory resiliency modules, etc.)?
- What’s the average compensation for an orthopaedic surgeon (or just a doctor in general) in a private clinic vs. public hospital? This may be a bit of a controversial question, but after dedicating almost a decade of study, I’d like to at least be able to raise a family in el D.N.
