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Description

Stepping into your first attending role is an exciting milestone—but navigating the realities of academic, hospital-employed, and private practice environments can feel overwhelming without the right insights. Join a panel of experienced orthopaedic surgeons as they break down what every young attending really needs to know when transitioning from training to practice.

From understanding institutional culture to evaluating compensation structures, negotiating contracts, balancing clinical demands, and building long-term career momentum, this session delivers real-world guidance you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re considering your first job offer or already settling into a new role, this discussion will help you enter the post-training world with confidence, clarity, and strategy.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify common challenges and key opportunities faced by new attending physicians across academic, hospital-employed, and private practice models.
• Compare and contrast differing practice environments, including workflow expectations, growth pathways, compensation structures, and institutional resources.
• Recognize strategic steps for early-career success, such as contract considerations, mentorship engagement, workload balance, and building a sustainable clinical practice.
• Apply practical insights to make informed career decisions that align with personal goals, values, and long-term professional development.

Director

Kyle D. Paul, MD

Faculty

Manuela Gaviria, MD, MS, Briana Pompa-Hogan, MD

Take the next step in your career journey. Register today and be part of the conversation with orthopaedic leaders!