This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with the Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon Holoubeck. We encourage you to watch the entire conversation here. We welcome you to this Ask Me Anything (AMA) live stream with an endocrine surgeon, Dr. Simon Holoubek. This is hosted by Samantha Mellinger, the former ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 16, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Hand surgeons are specialists who complete a residency in either orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery and then go on to additional competency training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Hand Surgery Training Orthopaedic surgery ... Read more
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Updated June 22, 2022 by Nina Lightdale-Miric
Ever wondered where Grey’s Anatomy writers get their medical stories? One significant source is current surgery residents participating in the Grey’s Anatomy Surgical Communication Fellowship. Intrigued? SDN recently interviewed the medical team for the show ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared up some confusion on what they do, their day to day responsibilities, and career opportunities after residency training. I remember ... Read more
Adelle
Updated April 2, 2019 by Adelle
The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs as a resident successfully balancing work and motherhood, I fought back tears in an airport halfway across the country because ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated February 16, 2019 by Kara Hessel
James R. Doty M.D., is a Professor of Neurosurgery and the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. He is also a philanthropist serving on ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated August 18, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
When did you first decide to become a physician? Why? I was a little late to the game, honestly—I only made up my mind a year after I had graduated college, and, if I’m being ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated January 8, 2019 by Student Doctor Network
Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew I wanted to be a surgeon. However—before I even started medical school—I had multiple people tell me all the reasons ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel
Dr. Suzanne Tharin, MD/Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a spinal neurosurgeon at the Palo Alto VA. Following a Bachelor of Science in Physiology (1991), and a Master of Science ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated July 22, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine cardiothoracic surgeons in Australia, she is also a strong advocate for women in surgery and other professional positions traditionally occupied ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Dr. Ali Wong is a plastic surgery resident in Nova Scotia, Canada and creator of the website Sketchy Medicine, in which she shares graphical representations of various medical concepts. Dr. Wong received her Bachelor of ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Updated February 17, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting. Clinical practice guidelines are the backbone of evidence-based medicine. While there are literally thousands of published guidelines, a few of ... Read more
Guideline Central
Updated June 26, 2022 by Guideline Central
Hi! My name is Courtney, and I am currently a third year Podiatric Medical student from Indiana, studying in Ohio. I hope that I can help those of you reading this learn a little more ... Read more
Courtney Yoder
Updated June 26, 2022 by Courtney Yoder
Dr. Sarvi Eastell is a surgeon, entrepreneur, and digital health advisor. She is the founder and CEO of Holding Your Hand, a company that helps patients navigate the healthcare system by connecting them with expert ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated August 30, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float covering multiple surgery services—vascular, general, bariatrics, colorectal, and a number of subspecialties—at a community hospital. Understandably nervous about jumping in ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy meets girl, girl doesn’t like boy’s buzz cut, they waste a year, eventually end up as anatomy TAs working on ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a few stood out for being exceptionally inspiring. Dr. Lisa Lattanza’s lecture, “How to Be a Successful Female Surgeon”, was one ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston