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The transition from medical school to residency is a key milestone in the journey to becoming a physician. It is also a time full of many changes with a steep learning curve. If you’ve ever felt stressed about the thought of navigating that transition, this panel session is for you! We will explore topics of Effective Strategies for Studying for your In-service and Certification Exams, Addressing Bias, Maximizing Time Management to Promote Wellness, and Finding a Mentor. Early career faculty and current surgical residents will share their insights and experiences to help demystify general surgery residency and provide you with some tools to not only survive, but thrive!

  1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Amanda Cooper (USA) and Dr. Kim Hendershot (USA) 

  2. Ace Your In-Service and Certification Exams: Strategies for Effective Studying - Dr. Samantha Baker (USA)

  3. How Can You Be Prepared to Address Implicit Bias? - Dr. Angel Rosario (USA)

  4. Thriving in Residency by Maximizing Time Management: Impress Your Attendings While Promoting Your Wellness - Dr. Sarah Lund (USA)

  5. How to Find a Mentor to Enhance Your Success - Dr. Sheina Theodore (USA)

  6. Panel Discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. Amanda Cooper (USA) and Dr. Kimb Hendershot (USA)

  7. Closing Remarks - Dr. Amanda Cooper (USA) and Dr. Kim Hendershot (USA)
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Dr. Samantha Baker MD, MS-HPED, Assistant Professor, University of Alabama Birmingham, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, USA Trauma Surgery
Dr. Amanda Cooper MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Acute Care and Critical Care Surgery, General and Trauma Surgeon, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center; Chair, DEI Committee, ASE, USA Trauma Surgery
Dr. Kim Hendershot MD, Professor of Surgery, Former Associate Program Director, Director of Trauma Education, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA General Surgery
Dr. Sarah Lund MD, PGY5 General Surgery Resident and Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Mayo Clinic, USA General Surgery
Dr. Angel Rosario MD, MPH, General Surgery Resident and Inaugural Surgical Equity Fellow, Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian; Co-founder, Columbia University Chapter of Socially Responsible Surgery and Columbia Surgery Health Career Collaborative, USA General Surgery
Dr. Sheina Theodore MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Acute Care and Trauma Surgery Department, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, USA Trauma Surgery
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