Dr. Debraj Shome

Business Side of Practice in Mid-Career

The main issue discussed in this SOC is practice in mid-career. The lecturer gives some tips about the topic and hopes that some learners can take them into practice. The author makes an overview of his career highlights to introduce the main take-home messages. The main mid-career highlights are Multiple Super Specialty in the Face, MBA, and Ph.D. Furthermore, it is also important for the serial entrepreneur and the status of the surgeon. Bearing in mind these career highlights, the author concludes with the main goals achieved during this process. Collaboration, team building, and growth, are one of the main skills acquired mid-career. Moreover, he also learned leadership skills and some moving forwards abilities. Finally, he emphasizes the surgeon's role in continuous surgical 1 training and education. He gives advice that is essential to success and that it is to stay humble.

Overcoming Obstacles to Practice

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.

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