lbkiss Posted February 19, 2013 I have been actively looking for general surgery/CT surgery jobs for 2 months, but I am limited by two realities: I am a new grad, and I can't move more than 30 miles outside my current location. My question is, what type of position will best prepare me to switch over to a surgical job after a year or two of experience? So far I'm considering: - hospitalist - urgent care/walk in - ER Since I'm new, I don't have much perspective on this... Any advice is greatly appreciated.
andersenpa Posted February 20, 2013 If you're looking for surgery you need to be in an inpatient environment. Hospitalist is the best bet for this. It may also offer you procedures and interactions with surgical consults. A firm knowledge base of inpatient management of acutely ill patients is a good start for any job. In surgery you will be often managing medical comorbidities, and this experience will pay off. Ultimately though you need a job that gets you in the OR and advancing your operative skills.
BroncoPAS Posted February 20, 2013 Moonlighting for a Medical Examiner or an Organ Harvest Team would be beneficial as well.
lbkiss Posted February 20, 2013 Author Moonlighting for a Medical Examiner or an Organ Harvest Team would be beneficial as well. Thanks, I didn't think of that. Thank you both for your comments.
newpagirl17 Posted April 13, 2017 I also have these very questions! New grad here with a difficult time finding a surgery position but I am certain that is what I want to do. i've been offered a job in internal medicine in primary care setting. Do you believe this will help me transition into surgery in about 2 years time?
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