The American College of Surgeons recognizes that as residents and clinical fellows move from trainees to independently practicing surgeons, there is often a gap in the preparation for the parts of a surgery career that happen outside of the patient-care realm. While training prioritizes preparation for providing optimal patient care, residency and fellowship do not lay the extensive groundwork for handling the business and work-life balance aspects of a surgical career. The ACS has developed numerous resources to help graduating trainees and young surgeons prepare for life and work after training.
ACS webinars offer career path choices and strategies, best practices for navigating the career ladder, and managing personal life and wellness.