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ali
Student
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
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Michelle M.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Ali !
Yes, American surgeons receive bonuses.
Surgeons in the U.S. receive bonuses from their employers. Many of these employers are hospitals, health networks, academic medical centers, and multispecialty clinics. They get bonuses based on productivity, quality goals, and individual performance. If the surgeon works at a University, they can receive bonuses for clinical productivity, quality measures, and academic accomplishments.
Additionally, signing bonuses and relocation bonuses are sometimes provided when a surgeon joins a new practice or institution, typically paid by the employer. These are not able to be predicted and they are not guaranteed. American surgeons and health care workers can also receive non-monetary Awards. The American College of Surgeons gives out several awards that recognize altruism, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts without giving them money.
In Tehran, Iran surgeons also receive bonuses. Most do and get at least one bonus a year. These bonuses are given out based on performance or if the surgeon generated money for the employer. Iranian surgeons also may get additional monetary allowances, some of which are legally mandated and others that are customary or performance driven.
I noticed in your tags that you are curious about salary. Although you can obtain various data about salary online which may be a couple of years old and based on location from a small pool of statistics, it's best to know what your salary would be once you start working some years from now. You also didn't mention in which country you plan to practice. That would make a difference. You will get a good idea of salary as you proceed through Medical School.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Yes, American surgeons receive bonuses.
Surgeons in the U.S. receive bonuses from their employers. Many of these employers are hospitals, health networks, academic medical centers, and multispecialty clinics. They get bonuses based on productivity, quality goals, and individual performance. If the surgeon works at a University, they can receive bonuses for clinical productivity, quality measures, and academic accomplishments.
Additionally, signing bonuses and relocation bonuses are sometimes provided when a surgeon joins a new practice or institution, typically paid by the employer. These are not able to be predicted and they are not guaranteed. American surgeons and health care workers can also receive non-monetary Awards. The American College of Surgeons gives out several awards that recognize altruism, volunteerism, and humanitarian efforts without giving them money.
In Tehran, Iran surgeons also receive bonuses. Most do and get at least one bonus a year. These bonuses are given out based on performance or if the surgeon generated money for the employer. Iranian surgeons also may get additional monetary allowances, some of which are legally mandated and others that are customary or performance driven.
I noticed in your tags that you are curious about salary. Although you can obtain various data about salary online which may be a couple of years old and based on location from a small pool of statistics, it's best to know what your salary would be once you start working some years from now. You also didn't mention in which country you plan to practice. That would make a difference. You will get a good idea of salary as you proceed through Medical School.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
James Hanson
Pediatric Intensive Care Physician; Consultant
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James’s Answer
In the United States there are many laws to prevent physicians from benefitting from certain kinds of practice that may not be best for their patient, but may help the organization for whom they work. Anti-kickback statues, Stark laws, and such need to be followed.
Surgeons are generally well-paid, and may make more if they do more - or may just make a salary as faculty at a university that requires a reasonable amount of clinical, educational, and possibly research work.
Hospitals and health systems may be allowed to offer incentives to work for them, such as housing allowances, moving costs...
Surgeons are generally well-paid, and may make more if they do more - or may just make a salary as faculty at a university that requires a reasonable amount of clinical, educational, and possibly research work.
Hospitals and health systems may be allowed to offer incentives to work for them, such as housing allowances, moving costs...