Resident Breakout Session | Friday, April 10

12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.

Welcome & Overview
Surya N. Mundluru, MD, MBA

Topics:

  • Why business knowledge matters in orthopedics.
  • Career decisions that shape the first 10 years.
  • Overview of the afternoon roadmap.

12:10 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.

How to Get into Fellowship
Cody Tillinghast, MD

Topics:

  • When to start preparing.
  • Letters of recommendation.
  • Research strategy.
  • Interview preparation.
  • Matching strategy.

12:25 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.

Looking for Your First Job & Understanding Contracts
Alicia Voltmer, JD & Surya N. Mundluru, MD, MBA

Topics:

  • Types of orthopedic jobs.
  • Private practice.
  • Hospital employed.
  • Academic.
  • Private equity groups.
  • Understanding compensation models.
  • Salary vs RVU vs collections.
  • Key contract terms.
  • Non-compete.
  • Call expectations.
  • Partnership track.
  • Malpractice coverage.
  • When to involve a lawyer.

          12:55 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.

          Getting Started: Community Practice Edition
          Candice Teunis, MD

          Topics:

          • Building referral networks.
          • Working with hospital administration.
          • First year productivity expectations.
          • Managing clinic efficiency.

          1:10 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.

          Getting Started: Academic Edition
          Brennan Roper, MD

          Special Considerations:

          • Balancing clinical work with research.
          • Teaching residents effectively.
          • Case ownership and trainee autonomy.
          • Developing a research niche.
          • Promotion pathways.
          • Building your academic portfolio.

          1:25 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

          Improving Access to Care
          Matt Koepplinger, DO

          Topics:

          • Rural orthopedics.
          • Community outreach.
          • Telehealth expansion.
          • Building sustainable access models.

          1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.

          Leveraging Technology & AI in Orthopedic Practice
          Surya N. Mundluru, MD, MBA

          Topics:

          • AI in documentation and coding.
          • Surgical planning tools.
          • Workflow optimization.
          • Clinical decision support.
          • Opportunities for innovation.

          2:10 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.

          Open Panel Discussion & Q&A
          All Speakers

          Suggested Prompts:

          • Biggest mistake new surgeons make.
          • How to evaluate job offers.
          • Private practice vs academic satisfaction.
          • Financial mistakes early in career.

          2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

          Keynote Session (General Session)
          You Know Your Purpose, Now Know Your Value
          Jason Adams