Everyday Oral Surgery Dr. Bryan White: Tips for the Traveling Surgeon
Dr. Bryan White has spent the past eight years as a traveling surgeon with Pacific Dental Services (PDS), and has accumulated a lot of knowledge along the way. He joins us on the show today to share his pearls of wisdom with regard to preparation, surrounding oneself with a great team, and transporting equipment. There are over 100 surgeons who are employed by PDS, and Bryan is one of the top producers. Additionally, he has recently started a business with his brother, which you’ll learn more about in this episode too! Bryan appreciates that being a traveling surgeon is not for everyone and it does come with its challenges, but he explains the benefits of working in this type of environment and the types of surgeons who he feels will thrive in a role like his. You’ll also hear about one of Bryan’s career goals, and why working out is a practice that benefits him in his profession. If you’re considering a career as a traveling surgeon, this episode may help you make up your mind!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Areas where Bryan works.
- Hear about Bryan’s educational and work background.
- An explanation of how Pacific Dental Services (PDS), where Bryan works, is set up.
- Why Bryan enjoys being a traveling oral surgeon.
- Bryan shares tips for anyone who wants to work the way he does.
- Challenges that come with being a traveling surgeon, and how Bryan overcomes these.
- The goal Bryan has for himself with regard to his working hours.
- How PDS compares to other groups that work in the same way.
- Differences between the tools that Bryan and Grant use in their practices.
- The way the PDS tax system works and how to get the most benefit out of it.
- Stresses that surgeons experience in private practice that doesn’t exist at PDS.
- Find other doctors with who you can communicate, and stick with them.
- Traveling surgery isn’t for everyone but Bryan describes those who he thinks will thrive in this setting.
- Dealing with equipment while traveling.
- How working out benefits Bryan professionally.
- The exciting new business that Bryan has started with his brother.
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