By Susana Vargas-Pinto Sign out. Rounds. Run the list. Check labs and images. Do the orders, start the notes and check my ‘to-do-list’ boxes for the day. Done! A series of events perfectly orc...
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How soon is too soon?
“Fifty percent of physicians leave their first job within 5 years.” This statistic rang through my head as I sat looking at the computer screen. My mentor from fellowship had emailed ...
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The Give and Take of Surgery
By Simone Betchen I recently applied to an executive MBA program and was asked the essay question based on Adam Grant’s groundbreaking TedTalk “Are You a Giver or a Taker?”. He describes t...
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You Matched, Now What?
By Camila Guetter Congratulations! After years of preparation and a long interview trail, you have matched! And although this very important step is finally over, another even more crucial journey...
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Imposter Syndrome: The Dirty Little Secret of Successful Women (and men too)
By Kandace McGuire We were sitting in a bar in Center City, Philadelphia. My co-chief resident and I were being hosted by our attending (and mentor) to wings, beer, and life advice. After he taugh...