surgery

If you do a 5 year general surgery residency take the boards, go on to a pedi surg fellowship, can practice both General and pediatric Surgery?

I know there are several various threads already related to this topic, but generally speaking none are specific to my current situation and I would really like to hear some input/advice that anyone may have regarding my situation. I am beginning medical school at MSUCOM (DO) in June (2016)...

I'm a second year and I have been going back and forth whether I want to do surgery. When I'm in the OR, for the first 2ish hours I'm really enjoying it, but then my feet and back start a terrible aching. Around hour 3/4 I'm dying to sit down, but have to stand through the pain. I also get...

Wuddup brahs So I have a fetish for neurosurgery. The idea of tampering with the organ most crucial to human functioning is fascinating to me. I also like the fact that I will have an ENORMOUS impact on my patients as a neurosurgeon. This isn't to say that you can't have an impact on your...

I am unfamiliar with surgical procedures, and was hoping someone who is familiar with them could give me examples of medical instruments that are reusable and benefit from a maintaining sharp edge and resistance to corrosion. Thanks!

Hi, I'm Brazilian and I'll enter medical school, here in Brazil, in one year. My plan is to finish the 6 years of medical school here and then apply to 2-year residency in Sweden. I'd do my best to impress the people working with me so they encourage me to stay in Sweden, because I want to be...

I am from southwest Wisconsin, 1 hour away from Madison 2hours away from Milwaukee. Are there any Surgeons or Emergency Medicine Physicians looking for job shadowers??? I would love the experience.

I am from southwest Wisconsin, 1 hour away from Madison 2hours away from Milwaukee. Are there any Surgeons or Emergency Medicine Physicians looking for job shadowers??? I would love the experience.

I am not a doctor, but I have a few questions I was hoping some neurosurgeons could possibly answer. I can't not find any information about it online and my neurosurgeon is stumped since it's so rare. The only information I can find is that there's only two reported in the world. In late 2014 I...

I have very good fine motor skills, mostly due to my love for drawing. I am particularly good with illustrating extremely fine details. Could this be potentially helpful if I pursue surgery? Also, are there any there occupations within the medical field where I could utilize my fine motor...

How can I find which states permits Optometrists do perform minor surgeries? I have been invited to interview in NSU (Oklahoma) and UMSL (St. Louis, Missouri). I know Oklahoma has the most progressive optometry laws, however, I have no idea about UMSL. Would I be able to perform minor...

Can I move around and change jobs every four years if I am a general surgeon? Let's just assume my husband is military and I would have to move for those reasons.

eoSurgical essay competition 2016: now open to Medical Students globally. Title: "How immersive will surgical simulation become in the 21st century?" Prizes: 1st: eoStudent Sim take-home minimally invasive surgical simulator (worth £249), PLUS the opportunity to present your essay at the...

I know there are multiple threads about this but they seem to be quite general. I was wondering if anyone could provide a testimonial on their experience as an MD/MBA. This post is specifically for those who got into medical school and then decided to possibly do their schools Dual Degree...

Hi there, I'm a current medical student and have arranged a short shadowing with an attending/consultant paediatric neurosurgeon to be done in my own free time. Just wanting to learn more about the specialty and gain some clinical experience before choosing my official electives. I'm seeing him...

Thread for arranging switching interview dates for 2015-2016 General Surgery

Hey everyone! Figured I'd start the thread for this year-- better late than never. Good luck!

I am currently a graduate student in occupational therapy, wrapping up my "book based" learning in preparation to go out on clinical fieldwork rotations. I am very interested in hand and upper extremity therapy, and this has translated into a very strong medical interest. I have done some...

Hey there, I am currently a senior year undergrad planning on attending medical school. I have an optic nerve condition with which I was born and it does not appear to be getting any worse overtime. However, my eyesight is only corrected to 20/70 in left and 20/60 in right eye. From what I've...

I am a current PGY2 general surgery resident in the Midwest looking to switch to a position on the West coast - purely geographical reasons. Anyone interested, please let me know.

Hi everyone, Im a non-US FMG (July 2015). I have no US clinical experience except for having otitis media at my Uncle's wedding in Buffalo NY as a kid. I intend to take my USMLE (at least step 1) this academic year, and thats all I have planned for sure. I was hoping to get your ideas on...

I've heard that salaries certain surgery subspecialties can range from 500 k to million(s) of dollars per year. Does anybody know what distinguishes those making 6 figure salaries and those making 7 figure salaries?