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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Military Medicine
  • Surgical Retention

Background:

  • Military orthopaedic surgeons experience significant hardships, including frequent deployments and practice inefficiencies.
  • These factors contribute to decreased morale and poor retention rates within the military surgical community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the demographics of military orthopaedic surgeons.
  • To identify key factors influencing their retention and decision to leave military service.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to all members of the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Demographic data and factors affecting retention/termination of service were collected and analyzed.
  • Data was compared across different respondent subgroups.

Main Results:

  • Only 38.5% of active-duty respondents plan to remain in the military until retirement.
  • The primary motivation for entering military service was a desire to serve, while higher civilian pay was the main reason for leaving.
  • Factors such as increased pay, greater practice autonomy, and fewer deployments could improve retention.

Conclusions:

  • A minority of military orthopaedic surgeons achieve retirement.
  • Addressing surgeon concerns regarding compensation, work environment, and deployment frequency is crucial for improving retention.
  • Strategies focused on these factors may help retain skilled orthopaedic surgeons in military service.