Ophthalmologist+451% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
60% of observed moves out of Ophthalmology Resident go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · ophthalmology
Where does a Ophthalmology Resident go next?
10 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Eye Practice Owner+638% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Ophthalmologist. 26% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Retina Specialist+638% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Ophthalmologist. 26% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Chief of Ophthalmology+958% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Ophthalmologist. 9% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Neurology Resident-3% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
20% of observed moves out of Ophthalmology Resident go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there
Urology Resident+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
20% of observed moves out of Ophthalmology Resident go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there
Orthopedic Fellow+28% typical comp change · ~8.0y typical
reachable via Neurology Resident. 4% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there