Middle East - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) The Middle East is the region around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It includes the countries that are located where the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa meet. Geographers and historians do not always agree on which countries should be included in the Middle East.
How to Benchmark: Once you have calculated your overhead rate, compare it with the median levels reported by peer practices in your specialty. For example, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Cost Surveys report the specialty-specific overhead rates that can be used for benchmark comparison. For pediatric practices, the typical overhead rate approximates 60%; for orthopedic surgery practices, the overhead rate is lower, at 45%.
Orthopaedic surgeons might further specialize in pediatric or adult orthopaedics. The salary for orthopaedic surgeons range from $397,879 to $600,000 per year, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.Related Reading: The Average Salary of Medical Spine Surgeons.urgeons are among the most highly educated and highly compensated professionals in the United States. Ninety percent of the country's surgeons earned in excess of $117,390 per year as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.