What to study during residency?

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I am one of those people who would like to get a lot of things done at once? Basically when I start residency for surgery I would like to know on what is a good masters program I could get into during my 5 years of training. I was planning to take online classes probably in genetics and then clinical research?

Any suggestions that would go well with my ambition to become a surgeon?

Anyone no any legit online universities?

Thanks 🙂
 
WinterMD said:
I am one of those people who would like to get a lot of things done at once? Basically when I start residency for surgery I would like to know on what is a good masters program I could get into during my 5 years of training. I was planning to take online classes probably in genetics and then clinical research?

Any suggestions that would go well with my ambition to become a surgeon?

Anyone no any legit online universities?

Thanks 🙂
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Are you really about to be a surgery resident like your status suggests? Can't imagine anyone being that close and thinking they'll have that kind of free time.
 
WinterMD said:
I am one of those people who would like to get a lot of things done at once? Basically when I start residency for surgery I would like to know on what is a good masters program I could get into during my 5 years of training. I was planning to take online classes probably in genetics and then clinical research?

Any suggestions that would go well with my ambition to become a surgeon?

Anyone no any legit online universities?

Thanks 🙂
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You won't have spare time, but if you do, study more for the absite or do specialty related research that might lead to a paper or presentation. There is very little value in trying to do an online masters.
 
For surgery, an extra degree will not do much for you career-wise. If you really want to pursue something, your best bet is to go to a program where you can do 2 years in the middle of residency to pursue the degree (i.e. a 7 year program). You'd have to ask programs about the ability to pursue a degree during the research years at interviews....some may not let you pursue the specific option you are looking for.
 
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