The future of trauma surgery needs talented surgeons. And talented surgeons come with families, partners, children, aging parents, communities, interests, and lives outside the hospital.

Trauma surgeon compensation is ultimately about more than physician billing. Because much of their work generates fewer billable revenue than elective surgery, hospitals have developed several compensation models for trauma surgeons.

Hospitals that intentionally invest in APP recruitment, training, and integration today will be better positioned to meet the growing demands of trauma care tomorrow.

PRMCE has invested in a model where surgeons are physically present in the hospital around the clock and focus exclusively on acute care surgery during their shifts.

Trauma centers make critical mistakes when they fail to plan for staffing, overlook finances, and maintain status-quo.