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Christina A Fleming1,2, Simone Augustinus3,4, Daan H L Lemmers3,4,5
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, University of Limerick Hospital Group, Limerick, Ireland.
Annals of Surgery
|July 19, 2023
Summary
Early career academic surgeons need support for burnout, funding, and mentorship. Providing e-learning, networking, and research support can enhance surgeon development and sustainability in academic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Physician Wellbeing
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Physician wellbeing is a growing concern over the last two decades.
- The specific needs of early career academic surgeons (ECAS) remain unclear.
Conclusions:
- Early career academic surgeons require strategic support, mentorship, and career planning.
- Addressing these needs is crucial for workforce sustainability in academic surgery.
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