It is that time of year again… the time to give thought to the question, “Are you going into the lab?” Finding a research opportunity or lab has been discussed previously in this forum and is often coupled with discussions on mentorship. Traditionally, taking time to do research has involved joining a faculty member’s basic […]
Accepting, Receiving and Understanding Feedback
Introduction about feedback Giving feedback to others often comes easy, however knowing what to do with feedback from others is not as easy. Busy surgical residents often receive volumes of feedback in the operating room, outpatient settings, and regarding their general performance within the residency. Several authors have discussed the importance of timeliness (REF) and […]