By Fara Bellows, MD As surgeons, we are high-level performers who expect specific results from precise planning and execution. Throughout our education, we developed a keen awareness of the requireme...
by Justine Broecker, MD Now that it’s post-match day, a day of celebration for many, I wanted to write a blog post focused on people who may or may not have felt as celebratory—specifically those...
Heather Yeo, MD, MHS, MBA, MS Having recently (2019) completed an executive masters in business administration (MBA) program, I often get asked about why I pursued one in the first place, if I would ...
By Kimberly Lumpkins, MD, MBA I have a confession: I love public speaking. Standing on stage and feeling the audience connect with you is a magical experience. People often tell me that they co...
By Sana Khan, MD My residency interview preparation consisted of introspection, reviewing commonly asked questions, and looking over my submitted application. I picked my answers apart and ensured I ...
By Jaime Lewis and Virginia Shaffer This blog entry is the second in a series of six blogs authored by members of the AWS Clinical Practice Committee writing in collaboration with our society liaison...
By Jaina Lane & Tishina Tittley Networking is an important aspect of professional development. In a typical application season, medical students work hard to form connections with attendings, ...
By Danilea M. Carmona Matos Recently, I attended the Latino Surgical Society’s (LSS) 1st Surgical Symposium on Latino Health held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was delighted with the idea of ...
By Eva M. Luo, MD, MBA and Rose L. Molina, MD, MPH “Lucy” is a new patient in the Gynecologic Oncology Clinic and she is visibly anxious. As you carefully explain your recommendation for s...
By Hilary Sanfey MB. BCh. MHPE, FACS, FRCSEd (hon) Bullying is a persistent pattern of mistreatment that includes verbal, nonverbal, psychological, or physical abuse and humiliation. The behavior i...
