title: Getting what you need from the hospital to succeed as a traumatologist.
abstract: Currently, the market for orthopaedic trauma surgeons is varied. The market consists of university employed, university private, medical group employed, medical group private, private employed, private contracted, and private. Each option has its positives and negatives. The orthopaedic trauma surgeon needs to determine which setting is appropriate for his/her given needs and wants. An experienced mentor(s) is invaluable for advice and guidance. The surgeon then needs to find an administrative leader to initiate, implement, and evaluate certain processes to succeed.
authors.affiliation: *Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI; †CHM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI; and ‡Spectrum Health Butterworth Trauma Center, Grand Rapids, MI.
authors.forename: Samuel G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Agnew
authors.forename: Clifford B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D004651:Employment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006739:Hospital Administration; D007587:Job Description; D008611:Mentors; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014194:Traumatology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States