Merritt Hawkins & Associates is a national health care search and consulting firm specializing in the recruitment of physicians in all medical specialties, as well as select allied health professionals.
In many medical practices, newly-hired physicians delve into the specifics of their jobs without getting the lay of the land. They do not always know what kind of attitude, conduct, perspective or administrative skills they will need in their new jobs.
Fellowships offer a method of passage between school and patient care – combining classroom learning with clinical experience. While fellowship training is not required for practicing orthopaedics, many specialists complete fellowships to improve their practice of surgery. If you plan on an academic environment where you will work and teach, the fellowship route is almost a certainty.