# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWWGeDuBFNA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61311436-nickpappasmd-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/bcd148fa3b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-26T11:05:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

## Caption

While the training for orthopedic surgery (or any surgical specialty) can be pretty intense, you can find a work-life balance once you‘re done.  However, you may have to seek it out, which is what I did. 

😷 For me the solution was starting my own practice, but I realize that might not be the best solution for everyone.

🦴 Either way, the life of a human carpenter is very rewarding, especially for the differences you're able to make in the lives of your patients.  I would definitely choose orthopedic surgery again, especially since I never want to have to calculate another delta anion gap.

#orthopedicsurgery #career #residency #physician

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## Tags

residency, physician, orthopedicsurgery, career

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