ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2023
Financial Models for an Academic Practice in Plastic Surgery.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- A Simple Primer on Relative Value Units for Surgeons.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Reimagining Recruitment and Retention in Academic Plastic Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- The Anatomy of an Employment Contract.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
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Abstract
In an attempt to investigate physician compensation in academic practice, financial reimbursement models of departments and/or divisions of plastic surgery within an academic university setting were evaluated. Method: Thirteen divisions or departments of plastic surgery were surveyed to obtain information regarding reimbursement models for plastic surgery. Results: Of the 13 plastic surgery groups surveyed, 11 were divisions within the department of surgery. The department chairs/chief and/or chief administrative officers were questioned regarding the following areas: (1) total compensation, 2) bonus and incentive compensation models, and (3) cosmetic and cash reimbursement. There were no regional differences that could be identified. As such, we grouped institutions into Western, Midwest, and Eastern regions. COVID-19 did not change any of the financial models that were established before the pandemic. Discussion: There is no ideal model for compensation, which varied among the institutions surveyed. All of these financial models were established before COVID-19 and did not significantly change with the pandemic. It appears that within this small sample size, compensation is based mainly on a $/wRVU model. Funding for research and educational teaching remains a challenge, which is not reimbursed well. Although faculty compensation may vary based on the institutions, the decision to enter and remain in academic practice includes a series of decisions. However, compensation is a significant factor, which should not be minimized.
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