A how to guide for medical students / Andrea Gillis, Cary B. Aarons, editors.
| Other author | Gillis, Andrea, editor. |
| Other author | Aarons, Cary B., editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication | Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2024] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xi, 283 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color). |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Series | Success in Academic Surgery Success in academic surgery. ^A1481093 |
| Contents | Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I: Exploring Surgical Specialties and Practice Settings -- Chapter 1: Assessing your Interests, Skills, and Values -- 1.1 The Goal: Understanding your Personal Strengths and Opportunities as you Embark on a Career in Surgery -- 1.2 Leadership Development -- 1.3 Communication Skills -- 1.4 Resilience -- 1.5 Summary -- Suggested Readings -- Chapter 2: Choosing a Surgery Training Environment: Military Programs -- 2.1 Choosing a Military General Surgery Career -- 2.2 Benefits of Choosing a Military General Surgery Career |
| Contents | 2.3 Negative Implications of Military General Surgery Training -- 2.4 Military Surgical Career Opportunities -- 2.5 Who Can Apply to Military Training Programs -- 2.6 Application Process to a Military General Surgery Program -- 2.7 Overview of Military General Surgery Training -- 2.8 Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Choosing a Surgery Training Environment: Independent Programs -- References -- Chapter 4: Choosing a Surgery Training Environment: Rural Surgery Programs -- 4.1 Rural Surgery -- 4.2 Rural Surgery Career Considerations -- 4.3 Choosing a Program -- 4.3.1 Rural Program |
| Contents | 4.3.2 Rural Surgery "Tracks" -- 4.3.3 Rural Surgery Rotation -- 4.3.4 Rural Location -- 4.4 Rural Surgery Mentorship -- 4.5 Rewarding Career in Rural Surgery -- References -- Chapter 5: Choosing a Surgery Training Environment: University-Based Programs -- 5.1 The Clinical Experience -- 5.2 Didactics -- 5.3 The Research Experience -- 5.4 Summary: Understanding your Personal Goals -- References -- Chapter 6: Overview of the Surgical Subspecialties: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery -- 6.1 Introduction and History -- 6.2 Breadth of Plastic Surgery -- 6.3 Path to Becoming a Plastic Surgeon |
| Contents | 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Overview of the Surgical Subspecialties: Vascular Surgery -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Scope of Practice -- 7.2.1 General Vascular Exam -- 7.2.2 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) -- 7.2.3 Aortic Aneurysm -- 7.2.4 Carotid Artery Stenosis -- 7.2.5 Venous Insufficiency/Thrombosis -- 7.2.6 Hemo-Dialysis Access -- 7.2.7 Miscellaneous Vascular Conditions -- 7.3 Pros/Cons of Vascular Training Paradigms -- 7.4 Conclusion -- Appendix. Resources and Suggested Readings/Videos -- References -- Chapter 8: So you Want to Be a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? -- 8.1 Introduction |
| Contents | 8.2 Lay the Foundation in Medical School -- 8.3 The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Training Pathway -- 8.3.1 (Traditional Five Plus 2) General Surgery Residency -- 8.3.2 Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency -- 8.4 Subspecialty Training -- 8.4.1 Transplantation Fellowship -- 8.4.2 Mechanical Support Fellowship -- 8.4.3 Thoracic Oncology Fellowship -- 8.4.4 Aortic Surgery Fellowship -- 8.4.5 Tracheal Surgery Fellowship -- 8.5 The Matching Process -- 8.6 Career Options: Private Practice vs. Academic -- 8.7 Advanced Training: MBA and MPH |
| Abstract | This book will provide a guide for medical students to self-reflect, build a portfolio, and select a career path equipped with the knowledge to make an informed decision that is the best for them. The editors comprise a diverse spectrum from background, stage of training, type of practice, to career path. This is a timely update taking into account new situations such as the virtual environment for residency applications, the spotlight on residency wellness, and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our personal and institutional missions. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 18, 2024). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Gillis, Andrea A How to Guide for Medical Students Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2024 9783031660108 |
| ISBN | 9783031660115 electronic book |
| ISBN | 3031660110 electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-3-031-66011-5 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |