General Surgery Residency Survival Guide

Preface
Contents
Part I: Academics
	Chapter 1: Mentorship: How to Spot a Good Mentor and Hold on Tight
		Introduction
		Seeking a Mentor
		Developing a Strong Working Relationship
		Maintaining a Strong Working Relationship
		Dealing with Challenges in the Relationship
		Reference
	Chapter 2: ABSITE and the Boards: A Marathon Mindset
		Introduction
		Reading Plan
		ABSITE/Qualifying Exam
		Certifying Exam
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 3: Talent Versus Hard Work
		Talent and Hard Work
		Personal Accountability
		Attitude and Modesty
	Chapter 4: Acquiring Wisdom and Judgment: Good Judgment Comes from Bad Experience; Bad Experience Comes from Poor Judgment
	Chapter 5: Developing Surgical Skills
		Introduction
		Preoperative Preparation
		Intraoperative
		Postoperative
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 6: Effective Methods and Tools for Studying
		Introduction
		Variety of Resources
		Methods of Studying
	Chapter 7: Research
		Types of Research
		Roles of a Research Team
		Manuscript Writing
		Publishing
		References
	Chapter 8: Curriculum Vitae Preparation
		Introduction
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 9: Tools for Purchase to Succeed in Residency
		Introduction
		ABSITE Quest
		Anki
		Behind The Knife
		Clinical Scenarios in Surgery
		Loupes
		Question Banks
Part II: Clinical Duties
	Chapter 10: Office Hours
	Chapter 11: Triaging Clinical Duties and Being Organized
		Introduction
		Anticipation
		Least to Most Stable
		Bundle Tasks
		Communicate
	Chapter 12: Surviving Call
	Chapter 13: Keeping Up with the Paperwork
		Introduction
		Duty Hours
		Case Logs
		Evaluations
		Personal Journaling
	Chapter 14: Teaching Other Residents and Students
		Teaching Other Residents and Students
	Chapter 15: Interactions with Nurses, OR, and Office Staff
		Introduction
		Nurses
		OR Staff
		Office Staff
	Chapter 16: Interactions with Residents and Attendings
		Introduction
		Residents
	Chapter 17: Curbside Consultation
		References
Part III: Life Outside of Work/Finances
	Chapter 18: Finding Love in Residency
	Chapter 19: Relationships: How to Keep Your Significant Other Happy
		Puja’s Story
		Heather’s Story
	Chapter 20: How to Maintain Personal Relationships
		Plan
		Be Open-Minded
		Forgive People
		Say Thank You
		Do Good
		References
	Chapter 21: Motherhood and Residency
	Chapter 22: Parenthood in Residency
		Introduction
		Parenthood in Residency: Part 1
		Parenthood in Residency: Part 2
	Chapter 23: Parental Leave
		Parental Leave
		Planning for Parental Leave
		Maintaining Your Income
		Preparing to Pump
		Personal Insights
		References
	Chapter 24: How to Be There (or Not) for Holidays and Occasions
		Set Expectations
		Plan Ahead and Communicate Often
		Alternative Ways to Celebrate
		Celebrate with Your Patients
	Chapter 25: Finding the Right Home
		Things to Consider
		Mortgages
		Mortgage Pre-approval
		References
	Chapter 26: How to Tackle Loan Repayment During Residency
		Income-Driven Repayment Plans
		Public Service Loan Forgiveness
		Refinancing Student Loans
		Life After Residency
		References
	Chapter 27: What We Need in the Workplace
	Chapter 28: Death of a Loved One
	Chapter 29: When Your Program Closes
		Introduction
		Allocation of Funding for Residency
		What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath of Closure
		What to Do If You Do Not Find a Spot
		The Impact of Residency Closure on Fellowship and Job Prospects
		References
Part IV: Leadership/Ethics
	Chapter 30: Leadership
		Introduction
		References
	Chapter 31: Fundamentals of Professionalism
		Introduction
		References
	Chapter 32: Art of Delegation
		Introduction
		The Junior Resident
		The Senior Resident
		Concept of Fluid Dichotomy
		Getting a Heavy Load Uphill
	Chapter 33: “Sticks and Stones … But Words Do Hurt”
		References
	Chapter 34: Facing Complications
		Introduction
	Chapter 35: Dealing with the Difficult Patient
		References
	Chapter 36: The Difficult Attending
		Managing Interactions with the Difficult Attending
		References
	Chapter 37: How to Be Empathetic
		Introduction
		References
	Chapter 38: “Just Another Day in Paradise”: The Emotional Trash Compactor of Residency
Part V: Basic Survival Skills
	Chapter 39: The Benefits of Sleep
		Introduction
		The Science of Sleep
		References
	Chapter 40: Nutrition and Exercise: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in Surgery Residency
		Introduction
	Chapter 41: Self-Care: When and How
		Introduction
	Chapter 42: Stress Management and Dealing with Burnout
		Identifying Stress and Burnout
		Methods of Management
		References
	Chapter 43: What to Do on Vacation
		Introduction
	Chapter 44: Making Time for Hobbies
		Introduction
	Chapter 45: Illness and Injury During Residency
	Chapter 46: Dealing with a Pandemic
		COVID-19 and Pandemonium
		Survival Skills for Pandemonium While in Residency
		References
	Chapter 47: How to Navigate a Brand-New Residency Program
		Introduction
		What Does This Mean for You?
	Chapter 48: Imposter Syndrome During Surgical Training
		Introduction
		Tips for Managing Imposter Syndrome
		References
	Chapter 49: Conclusion
Index