Summary

Hear the pros and cons from surgeons who have transitioned from training to their first job at the same institution, and at a different institution. Panelists will also discuss what role your division chief plays during this important transition. 

View past Early Career Journey webinars in the STS Learning Center. STS members receive access for free, while nonmembers can purchase each webinar for $30. 
 

To View

Access the webinar recording in the STS Learning Center. STS members: log into the site, then click the "Start Activity" button to watch the webinar. Non-members: click "Enroll" to purchase the webinar for $30 prior to viewing. 
 

Moderator

Derek R. Serna-Gallegos, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
 

Panelists

Early Career Perspective: Taking Your First Job at the Same Institution Where You Trained 
Sahar A. Saddoughi, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Early Career Perspective: Taking Your First Job at an Institution Where You Did Not Train 
Andrew R. Brownlee, MD
STS Education Task Force Co-Chair
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Program Director Perspective: How I Support My Trainees as They Search for and Transition to Their First Job 
Thomas A. D’Amico, MD 
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

Q&A with Moderator and Speakers