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Surgery

Surgery refers to operative care, surgical training, surgical specialties, and perioperative practice.

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Vascular Surgery

Medical (MD/DO)

A Shifting Healthcare Landscape: Why Vascular Surgery Matters Now More Than Ever

Abstract: Dr. Mounir Haurani, a vascular surgeon, reflects on why vascular surgery represents both a ... Read more

Dr. Mounir J Haurani

Updated April 14, 2026 by Dr. Mounir J Haurani

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon Holoubek

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with the Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated August 16, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Medical (MD/DO)

The Madam Dreamers Academy To The Rescue of Women

Can you tell me about the mission of The Madam Dreamers Academy? The Madam Dreamers ... Read more

Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards

Updated August 8, 2022 by Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards

Residency and The Match

What Does It Take to Become a Hand Surgeon?

Hand surgeons are specialists who complete a residency in either orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general ... Read more

Nina Lightdale-Miric

Updated June 22, 2022 by Nina Lightdale-Miric

grey's anatomy

Medical (MD/DO)

Inside the Grey’s Anatomy Surgical Communication Fellowship

Ever wondered where Grey’s Anatomy writers get their medical stories? One significant source is current ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated August 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

surgical specialties

Medical (MD/DO)

Spotlighting Surgical Specialties

In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared ... Read more

Adelle

Updated May 5, 2026 by Adelle

mother and surgeon

Medical (MD/DO)

Finding Balance As A Mother and Surgeon

The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs ... Read more

Kara Hessel

Updated February 16, 2019 by Kara Hessel

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. James Doty, Neurosurgeon, CCARE Director

James R. Doty M.D., is a Professor of Neurosurgery and the founder and director of ... Read more

Gloria Onwuneme

Updated August 18, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme

Medical (MD/DO)

Q&A with Dr. Priya A. Rajdev, Grey’s Anatomy Communications Fellow

When did you first decide to become a physician? Why? I was a little late ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated January 8, 2019 by Student Doctor Network

women in surgery

Healthcare Policy

“We Don’t Carry Gloves in Your Size”

Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew ... Read more

Kara Hessel

Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Suzanne Tharin, MD/PhD, Neurosurgery

Dr. Suzanne Tharin, MD/Ph.D.,  is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a ... Read more

Gloria Onwuneme

Updated July 22, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Nikki Stamp, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine ... Read more

Gloria Onwuneme

Updated February 19, 2026 by Gloria Onwuneme

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Ali Wong, Plastic Surgery Resident and Creator of Sketchy Medicine

Dr. Ali Wong is a plastic surgery resident in Nova Scotia, Canada and creator of ... Read more

Gloria Onwuneme

Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme

Medical School

20 Clinical Practice Guidelines That Medical Students Should Know

Updated February 17, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting. ... Read more

Guideline Central

Updated June 26, 2022 by Guideline Central

Pre-Podiatry

The Other Medical School: A Detailed Look at a Podiatric Medical Training

Hi! My name is Courtney, and I am currently a third year Podiatric Medical student ... Read more

Courtney Yoder

Updated June 26, 2022 by Courtney Yoder

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Sarvi Eastell, Surgeon, Entrepreneur, and Digital Health Advisor

Dr. Sarvi Eastell is a surgeon, entrepreneur, and digital health advisor. She is the founder ... Read more

Gloria Onwuneme

Updated August 30, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme

Residency and The Match

Advice for Interns on Night Float

Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

couples match

Residency and The Match

Love and Happiness… And Medicine? Our Experience in the Couples Match

We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy ... Read more

Kara Hessel

Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel

Medical (MD/DO)

On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons

While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston

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