Gen Sur Physic restrictions

Started by lak
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lak

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Is there Physic restrictions doing Residency in General Surgery Side.

Why I am asking this question is. I am 5.1? height weighing up to 120 lbs, Does it create any impact down the Road ?..

Any Experts ??.Help Me to take Decision

Thanks
JJ
 
There are no height or weight requirements for general surgery. I've seen an attending who was under 5 foot and weighed over 200 lbs. She did not have a problem. Worse comes to worse, you use a higher footstool 🙂.