July 1st marks the start of the academic surgery calendar and with it comes change. Chief residents are graduating and moving on to new jobs or fellowship positions. New interns are welcomed into the program, residents are moving in and out of the research years, and faculty are being hired, promoted or recruited away. In […]
Time for Spring Cleaning!
Spring is a time for cleaning. Many of us will find the time in the Spring season to declutter our closets, deep clean our homes, or freshen up our gardens. We toss out, re-cycle or donate items that are worn out, not useful, not serving a purpose, or not bringing us joy. But sometimes it […]
Writing Tips for the Busy Academic Surgeon
Love it or hate it, writing is the currency of academia. Grants, protocols, and manuscripts are all types of writing that the successful academic surgeon must produce, both in high quantity and quality. A busy or unpredictable clinical practice can make it difficult to write well. Below are some practical tips for academic surgeons to […]