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 surgery and then go on …
Inside the Grey’s Anatomy Surgical Communication Fellowship
Ever wondered where Grey’s Anatomy writers get their medical stories? One significant source is current surgery residents participating in the …
Spotlighting Surgical Specialties
In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared up some confusion on what …
Finding Balance As A Mother and Surgeon
The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs as a resident successfully balancing …
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 the Center for Compassion and …
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 to the game, honestly—I only …
“We Don’t Carry Gloves in Your Size”
Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew I wanted to be a …
Q&A with Suzanne Tharin, MD/PhD, Neurosurgery
Dr. Suzanne Tharin, MD/PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a spinal neurosurgeon at the Palo …
Q&A with Dr. Nikki Stamp, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine cardiothoracic surgeons in Australia, she …
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 the website Sketchy Medicine, in …
20 Clinical Practice Guidelines That Medical Students Should Know
Clinical practice guidelines are the backbone of evidence-based medicine. While there are literally thousands of published guidelines, a few of …
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 from Indiana, studying in Ohio. …
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 and CEO of Holding Your …
Advice for Interns on Night Float
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float covering multiple surgery services—vascular, general, …
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 meets girl, girl doesn’t like …
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 few stood out for being …