Everyday Oral Surgery The Practice Career Cycle: How to Get to Level 4, the Best Level! (with Dr. Roger Levin)
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May 19, 2025 Dr. Roger Levin, Founder and CEO of Levin Group, shares invaluable insights into advancing a surgical career. He outlines the four-level framework crucial for oral surgeons, emphasizing the pitfalls of Level 3, where many find themselves overworked. Dr. Levin illuminates how effective delegation and strong leadership can pave the way to Level 4, which promises greater efficiency and satisfaction. He also discusses the significance of proper office management and the hidden costs of inadequate marketing—essential knowledge for any aspiring or current surgeon.
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Surgeons Seek Success & Fulfillment
- Most surgeons strive for both financial success and personal fulfillment in their careers.
- The highest career level offers the best combination of profitability and enjoyment.
Early Practice Energy & Challenges
- In early practice, surgeons have high energy and enthusiasm, handling many tasks themselves.
- This stage is exciting but can become overwhelming as the practice grows.
Competence Phase Growth & Complexity
- Around 2 to 3 years, surgeons become clinically competent but practice management becomes more complex.
- Growth requires more staff specialization and system building, but also risks fatigue and operational difficulties.
