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Here are six points comparing spine surgeon compensation. The data is from MGMA's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2010 Report Based on 2009 Data and Physicians Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data, unless otherwise noted.
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On average, orthopedic surgeons and subspecialists received five weeks of vacation, two weeks of continuing medical education/paid time off and $10,000 relocation, according to the "2011 Orthopedic Recruiting Trends & Starting Salary Overview" from Orthopedic Recruiting Group. The median salary and sign-on bonus varied between subspecialists.