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From Residency to the OR: Navigating Your Career Path with Confidence | IWPS Edition: S1 Ep3

Becoming an independent surgeon isn't about having every answer—it's about knowing your abilities, recognizing your limits, and asking for help when you need it.

Dr. Alessandra Ceccaroni is joined by Isabel Dovale, MD. to explore the transition from residency to independent practice and the decisions that shape the early years of a surgical career. They discuss building confidence in the operating room, recognizing the difference between discomfort and an unsafe situation, choosing a practice environment, and determining what kind of surgeon and career you want to build.

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