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Hey Everyone,
I am finishing up general surgery in the next couple months and starting my journey into plastic surgery. I am conflicted on what to do regarding my general surgery boards. How many of you took yours, are planning on taking yours, or think that you should.
My feeling is that they cost a lot of money, require a lot of stress and studying, slow down your learning in plastics for the first 6 months or so, and dont really matter in the long run. I dont think anyone recertifies down the road. What is the benefit of taking them? The only thing I can come up with is pride.....after 5 years of doing this, and getting something at the end.
Also, doesnt it hurt your Gen Surg program more if you fail it rather than just not taking it all together?
Appreciate any thoughts on the matter.
Thanks
I am finishing up general surgery in the next couple months and starting my journey into plastic surgery. I am conflicted on what to do regarding my general surgery boards. How many of you took yours, are planning on taking yours, or think that you should.
My feeling is that they cost a lot of money, require a lot of stress and studying, slow down your learning in plastics for the first 6 months or so, and dont really matter in the long run. I dont think anyone recertifies down the road. What is the benefit of taking them? The only thing I can come up with is pride.....after 5 years of doing this, and getting something at the end.
Also, doesnt it hurt your Gen Surg program more if you fail it rather than just not taking it all together?
Appreciate any thoughts on the matter.
Thanks