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Creativity and the surgeon.

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¹Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, Greenville, SC 29605-4253, USA. mgauderer@ghs.org

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This lecture explores the link between surgical practice and creativity, emphasizing its importance in medical training and innovation. It highlights fostering creativity and supporting innovators for better surgical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Practice and Innovation
Medical Education and Creativity

Background:

Analysis of the concept of creativity and its association with surgical practice.
Exploration of factors influencing creativity and its rewards in surgery.

Discussion:

Author's personal approach to creativity, centered on simplification.
Presentation of six case examples and their associated lessons learned.

Key Insights:

Fostering creativity is crucial in all physician training institutions.
Focusing on medical students, residents, and fellows is essential for cultivating innovation.
Identifying, nurturing, and protecting innovators, alongside mentorship, is critically important.

Outlook:

Encouraging participation in creative activities for surgical care providers.
Recognizing the broad spectrum of discovery and the role of creativity in various settings.