KevinMD October 12, 2024
“I’m in my final year of orthopedic surgery residency and will do a one-year fellowship (I finish July 2026). I’m in the early phases of talking to potential employers, many of which say they could offer a stipend as I finish my training. Do you have any advice on how a stipend should be optimally structured?”
Stipend secrets: Navigating your final year of residency
As you approach the final stretch of your residency, you’re probably juggling many big decisions. Finding the right job, navigating stipend offers, and preparing for the future can feel like a lot—especially when you’re still in the thick of training. I get it—this is the phase when everything you’ve been working for starts coming together. But...