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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2011; 24(2): 089-093
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278403
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Career Options in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Karim Alavi1 , Robert D. Madoff2 , David A. Rothenberger2
  • 1Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 2Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Publication Date:
20 May 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

As Colon and Rectal Surgery has grown and diversified, the practice opportunities available have greatly expanded. The wealth of choices, may be daunting and even paralyzing for the new graduate or practitioner looking for a career change. Prior to making a decision, candidates must first make an honest assessment of their goals, abilities, and priorities. In this article, the authors briefly outline some of these challenges and help lay the groundwork for a successful decision process.

KEYWORDS

Careers - surgery - medicine - academic - practice

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Robert D MadoffM.D. 

Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota

420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 450, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0341

Email: madoff@umn.edu

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