As one’s surgical career evolves, there are challenges and circumstances to navigate at every stage. The mid-career surgeon is now accomplished in clinical skills, but other aspects of their practice may still be in flux. Mid- career surgeons may find themselves starting at a new position/institution, evolving leadership roles, facing challenges in diversity, managing education and trainees, or identifying mentors to help guide one’s career. This program is sponsored by the Young Fellows Association (YFA) of the American College of Surgeons. It will focus on unique challenges for surgeons entering the mid-career stage. While most programs focus on new practicing surgeons, this program will focus on the unique concerns of mid- career surgeons. Please join us for a thoughtful and interactive discussion of the obstacles that mid-career surgeons need to overcome during this stage in their professional lives.
PROGRAM
Clinical Background
Welcome & Introduction – Dr. Amalia Stefanou, Dr. Cynthia Talley, and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)
Business side of practice in mid-career – Dr. Debraj Shome (India)
Becoming a leader at your own institution – Dr. Herney Andres Garcia Perdomo (Colombia)
Evolving as a teacher in the operating room – Dr. Anuradha Bhama (USA)
Overcoming bias/how to be successful when nobody else looks like you - Dr. Arika Hoffman (USA)
Identifying mentors and sponsors as a mid-career surgeon – Dr. Faisal Aziz (USA)
Moving to another institution to take on a leadership role as a mid-career surgeon – Dr. Jared White (USA)
Discussion and closing remarks – All faculty moderated by Dr. Amalia Stefanou and Dr. Cynthia Talley (USA)
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