New grad orthopedics offer?

[pa_newgrad1216]

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[mgriffiths]

From what I have read, Atlanta, GA is a pretty saturated area so the salary is likely to be lower - but $79k is pretty low.  $85k is obviously better, but still not great.

 

If the benefits are above average then I would count it as an option - but you need to make sure the docs know that you have no hands on experience.  One option may be to ask for a larger sign on bonus or some loan repayment over the course of a few years.

 

In terms of experience, if the docs are in surgery, who will help train and support you as you start off the first few months?

[AbeTheBabe]

My base salary for a new grad in ortho was 95K. Granted this is in Los Angeles with a MUCH higher COL. I also get a bonus of 10% of my collections, however. This should work out to another 15-20K a year once I'm settled in. You'd have to consider the rest of the compensation package including the benefits.

[cc56]

New Grad in Chicago land area as a new grad was 99K a year.  That was 2012.  I don't know your area, but putting it out there for reference.  I did surg and clinic too.