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What I Wish I Knew in Med School: A Conversation with Baylor’s Student Surgical Society
Is it possible to build a surgical practice from scratch…on your terms…in the hometown you dreamed of serving?
Dr. Randy Lehman is proof that it is, and he’s an open book about his journey with the next generation of surgeons.
In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Lehman sits down with two med students from Baylor College of Medicine's Student Surgical Society to share the story of his path into rural surgery and how he’s built his practice.
They discuss training with intention, avoiding common early-career pitfalls, choosing high-value skillsets, and navigating the hidden politics of hospital…
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