Rebranding "The Lab Years" as "Professional Development" in Order to Redefine the Modern Surgeon Scientist.

Mansukhani, Neel A; Patti, Marco G; Kibbe, Melina R · Ann Surg · 2017

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Dedicated “lab time” and surgeon scientist training in residency is losing popularity. Junior residents have a strong interest in professional development, and surgeons are diverse in their contributions towards scientific progress. “Lab time” in residency should be re-branded as “professional development time.”

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