Summary
Join this upcoming Early Career Journey webinar to hear tips and best practices for navigating the start of your cardiothoracic surgery residency. Members of the STS Task Force on Trainee and Resident Development will share their perspectives as an I-6 trainee, traditional path trainee, junior faculty, and program director. They’ll discuss situations that may arise in early training, including developing surgical skills, preparing for nights on call, building your career trajectory, and maintaining personal wellness. Following the webinar, you'll have a better understanding of how to:
- Prepare for cases.
- Decide what rotations or experiences to maximize in the beginning.
- Prepare for the first night on call.
- Identify a mentor.
- Maintain personal wellness.
Moderator
Sandeep N. Bharadwaj, MD
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Panelists
Allison B. Davila, MD
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Irbaz Hameed, MD
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
TSRA Representative
Sara J. Pereira, MD
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT