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If you are a surgeon involved in the education of residents, please take a moment to read this. Progressive autonomy in surgical education is absolutely critical to the development of competent independent surgeons at the time of graduation. Even if you have a high percentage of residents who are entering fellowships after completion of their five year general surgery residency, you do them a disservice if they cannot independently operate as a general surgeon at that point. I still distinctly remember the day and case that the switch flipped for me as a resident. Nothing changes your mindset about case preparation, technical development and, most importantly, patient ownership like independently performing the most critical, “no going back”, components of a major surgery. While the level of autonomy you offer any individual resident will differ based on their skillset, knowledge, and trust that you develop in that relationship, they are depending on you to continue to push them toward new levels of competence and independence. Is it stressful? Yes, it can be. Is it sometimes painful to spend much more time allowing a trainee to struggle through a case when you know you could take over and get it done quickly? Yes, it can be. But as long as the patient is safe, and the resident is demonstrating sound judgment and knowledge, letting them worry and making them make hard decisions and think forward and develop plans and struggle on a technique that needs work (e.g. laparoscopic suturing), will result in the most rapid acceleration of their capabilities, confidence, and ownership of their patients. Filling their brains with facts and protocols is easy, this is hard. But it’s exponentially more rewarding when you witness their progress. Do the hard part. They will thank you. Their future patients will too;) While I’m on the topic, a huge “Thank You!” to all my surgical mentors over the years. I have been blessed to hear your words (encouraging and critical alike) and your voices still echo inside me on a daily basis. I am better because you did the hard work.

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The 2024 ABSITE begins on Friday. The content of the exam is aligned with the SCORE Curriculum Outline for General Surgery; the topic areas in the ABSITE content outline refer to those categories in the SCORE outline - https://ow.ly/N3Qc50QsIsN

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WATCHING ROBO-DOC Witnessing laparoscopic surgery practice is akin to observing a delicate dance of precision and skill. The surgeon's hands move with finesse, guided by years of expertise and steady determination. Each motion, each incision, is calculated and executed with meticulous care, showcasing the mastery of their craft. As Marcus Aurelius said, "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." In the face of complexity, these surgeons navigate with grace, turning obstacles into opportunities for healing and advancement. It's a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Hopefully, you enjoy my posts and will follow me on LinkedIn. Richard DiPilla #LaparoscopicSurgery #PrecisionInPractice #MedicalAdvancements