Surgery refers to operative care, surgical training, surgical specialties, and perioperative practice.
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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
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
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
Hand surgeons are specialists who complete a residency in either orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general ... Read more
Nina Lightdale-Miric
Updated August 21, 2026 by Nina Lightdale-Miric
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
In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared ... Read more
Adelle
Updated May 5, 2026 by Adelle
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
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
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
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
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
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated August 21, 2026 by Gloria Onwuneme
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
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
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
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
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 21, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated August 21, 2026 by Kara Hessel
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
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