surgery

Hello everybody , I'm a Med student (last year of Med school) from Italy, I'd like to do a surgery rotation in the US this summer (august 2019). Any advice? I'm checking on the internet, but feel a little bit lost

Hi everybody, Looking for advice about whether I have a good chance at applying for top surgery programs - mostly worried about my lack of research while in medical school and don’t know how much that should hold me back or make me apply elsewhere: Woman at a top 10 medical school Step 1 >...

The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) will host the 2019 General Surgery In-Depth Review Seminar (IDR), April 10-13, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. The IDR is a general surgery board review course designed to provide the general surgeon with an in-depth review in preparation for...

Hello to everyone, I know that’s a bit repetitive topic, but I didn’t find the precise infos that i’m searching to. I am 5th year medicine student and I would like to apply in 2 years to a surgical residency program in sweden, i am particularly interested in plastic and reconstructive surgery...

So I am a third year medical student trying to decide what specialty to choose. I originally thought I wanted to do OB-gyn and have officially declared that because my school makes you declare around this time. But I'm torn between OB-gyn and something more surgical. Reasons I had chosen...

I'm currently pursuing a project merging Artificial Intelligence and Plastic Surgery. I'm a R&D/Software engineer and I'm looking for a plastic surgery resident as an adviser in exchange for equity and publication material in case he/she deems the project of academic value. Can you guys...

I am a nontraditional, 28-year-old American from Boston, Massachusetts. I am set to earn my undergraduate degree by December 2019—a BS in Exercise & Health Sciences, minor in Biology. Aside from having previously changed my major like a hundred times before realizing my passion for medicine and...

Hi friends, I was watching this Tedtalk (unfortunately not allowed to post links yet) by a Vascular surgeon who talked about aortic arch debranching which seems stupid wicked cool, but I'm curious if vascular surgeons actually get to do that or if that's relegated to the CT surgeons? Looking at...

I'm on episode 6 of season 1 and I am extremely confused - the surgical residents seem to always be doing Emergency Medicine. I've worked in an ER for a few years and our surgeons rarely come down. I mentioned it to my wife because I was so frustrated with it (huge bus crash just happened in...

Is there a rhyme or reason to who gets invited to interviews first? Does it hurt your chances to not be invited during the first batch of invites sent out? According to the spreadsheet it looks like some people are getting interviews before other applicants who (atleast on paper) have...

Trying to narrow down which programs would be best to do an away at. Leaning east coast, open to anywhere, thinking community based. I'm at an institution that highly recommends that we do 2+ away rotations, so please no "aways aren't beneficial" replies.

Hi all, I am studying for the CBSE right now, plan to take it in February but really distraught because I have seen a few posts regarding the importance of an undergraduate GPA for acceptance into a 6 year program. My undergrad performance was, by no means, stellar (~3.3 if you don't...

I know there are plenty of textbooks out there for surgery. I've cracked open a couple and it seems like they are full of theory. Are there any that will prepare me for all the day-to-day stuff (how to remove a drain, what all the dressings are called, names of surgical instruments, acronyms...

So I am just starting undergrad now. I'm interested in going to medical school and my dream is to become a surgeon. I'm extremely passionate about it and I performed pretty well in high school. However, the summer going into my junior year I began smoking weed probably around 2-4 times a...

Hey, I’m a sophomore at an undergraduate program in Texas (I’m a US citizen with a US passport). I’m currently completing pre medical requirements with an Interdisciplinary Degree (foundations in natural sciences and arts and humanities, with a concentration in health). I want to go medical...

This question has been on my mind since I became motivated to go into medicine. I have had a permanently detached retina in my left eye since birth, leaving me completely single-sighted. I do have 20-20 vision in my right eye, and feel I have adapted with this mono-vision quite well. I actually...

A lot of the I6 programs seem to be marketing themselves as aiming to train cardiothoracic surgeons who are competent in both surgical and catheter-based skills. I'm wondering how much the residents actually get to do on their rotations with interventional cards, IR, and vascular surgery - are...

I know there are a lot of threads out there regarding re-applying as residents from one field to another, but many of them are out of date. And, more specifically, my questions pertain to the LOR's. This is the thing that unfortunately holds me back. I do, however, have the support of the VIP(s)...

Hi all, I have been planning out my courses for the next few semesters and was wondering what everyone thinks are some essential courses to take prior to taking the MCAT. I am planning to use a study program such as Kaplan to prepare, but I know that an actual undergraduate class and the...

Hi everyone! I am new on SDN but please bear with me if I am not following the typical format of the forums here! I am a rising sophomore in undergrad majoring in biomedical engineering. I am a pre-med student. I originally chose this major over the typical biology route to provide myself a...

In getting ready for the upcoming interview cycle... What were some general surgery programs you interviewed at and liked?

Hello, I'm an IMG, planning for canadian immigration in 2019. Currently in South Asia. Interested in Surgery post graduation (preferably in Orthopedics/ Urology/ Plastics). Can someone please guide me as to what route i have to take and what exams are necessary for me? I'm a 2016 graduate.

Disclaimer I am a student of electrical engineering, not medicine. I have come here to bounce my idea off of those who are educated in dermatology. Please excuse my medical ignorance. Introduction I have an idea for a minimally invasive method for removing raised skin-colored benign...

Hello, IF by some miracle I get into UMich, I would be very interested in joining SCRUBS-ASDP. How does one go about joining research projects in the surgery department as an MS? Do you have any general advice?

Hey all, first-time user poster on sdn - I followed the forum throughout undergrad and med school I matched 2018 into Gen surg program at a smaller mid-west program. Its a normal 5yr program, which allow years for research but hold it mostly responsible to the student to find funding. I would...

Hello All I've been interested in joining the reserves following gen surg residency (presently newly minted pgy3) but have been torn between what branch to join. I've narrowed to navy vs army since they appear to be the more active for gen surg and in more need. I have an interest to also join...

Fellow Osteopathic family, I want to rotate at Mayo MN for a GS Clerkship. Has anyone who has been a DO rotated before? Second, has any DO been accepted at Mayo for GS Categorical? Are they open to DOs? Thanks.

Finishing PGY1 year in a university/tertiary center. First thing - I love surgery, not a single doubt in my mind; still very happy with my decision to go into the field, but... Feeling pretty frustrated with my education so far. I know a lot of the ranting to follow isn't unique to me or my...

This is a general question but reflects my fears. After finishing residency which procedures can a junior attending manage confidently? I know that as the years go by, uro residents are more displeased with the volume of surgeries the do due to work-hour restrictions and the minimally invasive...

Hello! I'm a 3rd year medical student and I'm looking for a topic to do research in plastic surgery. I've come up with a few topics but i don't feel confident with them. Please drop the suggestions below if you have any.

Ok. This is probably a super dumb question, but I gotta ask. I’m a fidgeter. I find it virtually impossible to stand still without shifting my weight, moving my hands around, or doing something, I just can’t stay still. I was described as the kid with “ants in my pants”. I’ve survived all my...

Has anyone this year, or in the past few years matched osteo Gen Surg without audition rotations? I'm a 600+ applicant, and I want to do either orthopedics, or general surgery. I'm going to apply to both most likely, but all of my audition space is taken up by ortho. Is there still a chance for...

I'm a first year resident in a surgical subspecialty that I am unhappy with. I figured this out early and reapplied to ERAS and rematched as a PGY1 at a new program in another specialty that is completely unrelated. My program was initially very supportive of this decision, but now it is toward...

I have received the Army HPSP scholarship, but just recently received a full tuition scholarship from my state school. It is an expensive state and I'll need to take out some loans for living expenses (20k or less a year), but now with the money incentive gone I am reevaluating if I should take...

I’ve always wanted to become a doctor, but the realization of how competitive things are worries me. I’m interested in both orthopedic surgery and anesthesia - two of the most competitive residencies to get into. I really can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I’ve shadowed a variety of...

Over the past year I’ve worked as an OR tech and it pretty much reassured my love for surgery. But I’m worried about hours. My mother was always home but my dad was not. I don’t want to be this kind of father to my children. I want to be a surgeon, but I value time with my family the most. So...

Hey guys, this is my first time on SDN. I am trying to apply for general surgery residency next year and wanted to gauge the strength of my application/what are realistic expectations for where I could land. I have researched places I would like to go, but I would also appreciate any suggestions...

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1. Preop evaluation reveals chronic occlusion of lower limb veins and edema - How to manage preop? I thought we would give therapeutic dose of Hep for DVT, which was wrong. Would be give low dose hep prophylaxis? 2. Patient is put on a ventillator probably because of ARDS - Tidal vol 1000ml...

Hello everyone, By July I will be a final year Medical Student in Europe. How is a Sub-I in Plastic Surgery (with a focus on Pediatric Plastics - Craniofacial Surgery) and therefore a pretty good LoR going to help me match into General Surgery Residency? I am more interested in following a...