Transition to Surgical Practice: The Early Years

Abstract

The transition from years of surgical training to independent surgical practice is a time to enjoy the well-earned achievement of completion of training. The early years of clinical practice bring about many challenges to the young surgeon. These include transitioning to a more independent role in the operating room, running an office and understanding the business aspects of medicine, building clinical networks to sustain a clinical practice, and building a professional and academic reputation. This article will discuss aspects that are unique to the early career surgeon. Where possible, I will use the available literature to augment the discussion, whereas, in other areas, I will offer my thoughts from personal experience on the topic.

Keywords

early career - transition - surgical practice

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