Orthopedic Surgery Residency Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 30
Do you aspire to have your own practice one day? If so, what about business ownership interests you?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
A 2020 NIH abstract shows that the number of orthopedic surgeons in solo practices is a low 7.4%, with 1,595 orthopedic surgeons owning their practice. Most orthopedic surgeons work for other institutions rather than own their own practice due to the start-up costs of starting a business and the financial instability of running a business. The interviewers ask this question to understand your career goals and where you see yourself working after completing your residency and/or fellowship. If you do not plan to own your own business, explain why. If you would like to start a practice in the future, describe why business ownership appeals to you.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I do not plan on having my own practice one day. While I consider myself an entrepreneur and love the idea of owning a business, the thought of starting a practice does not interest me. Working in a hospital or established surgical group is more appealing because I want to focus on being an orthopedic surgeon rather than a business owner."
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