Factors Dominating Choice of Surgical Specialty
Journal of the American College of SurgeonsPublished 27 February 2010
Carolyn E. Reed, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Clease Erikson, Michael J. Dill, Andrea J. Carpenter, Kristine J. Guleserian
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The majority of GS residents plan to subspecialize, and three factors dominate specialty choice: type of procedures and techniques, exposure to positive role model, and ability to balance work and personal life.
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The majority of GS residents plan to subspecialize. Three factors dominate specialty choice. Faculty need to understand their impact potential to modify or change perceptions of their specialty.
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