kirch14 Registered User Posts: 2 (8/21/01 4:03:30 pm) Reply Attending Call I am trying to get an idea what call is like for General Orthopaedics attendings in different settings. I know private practice in a small town leads to horrible trauma call and nights away from home. I also know that it depends on the type of practice like sports etc. Any insight on either personal experiences or situations regarding call would be greatly appreciated. OrthoDoc ezOP Posts: 59 (8/21/01 6:14:39 pm) Reply Community Supporter Re: Attending Call Call is so variable that you can't really make any generalizations. You can choose and select your practice to fit your lifestyle. I would say that at most small hospitals in small towns, the call is very light. All major trauma will be diverted to the regional Level I center and it would be rare to see an open fracture. Most ER docs can splint most things and refer them to your office. You only get called for those things that need admitted or reduced. Now, if you are joining the staff at a regional trauma center without residents, your life will be much different. I take call about 1 day a week at a community hospital in a town of 60,000 and during the week days, I may go to the ER once, maybe twice and rarely after 10:00pm. On the weekend, it is very dependent on the weather. Occasionally, I don't do much, other times I do several cases. I wouldn't worry about call if you truly love orthopedics. Your lifestyle will depend on the practice your choose. kirch14 Registered User Posts: 3 (8/21/01 6:52:44 pm) Reply Attending Call Thanks for your input. My wife is concerned about this because of an orthopaedic surgeon we know who has been hit pretty hard during call in his first two years of practice. I am relieved to see that it can pretty good when it comes to call.