Grand Rounds: Wang presents “Stepping into the OR: Examining the Transition from Training to Surgical Practice”

On May 8, 2023, UW Ob-Gyn resident Connor Wang, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Stepping into the OR: Examining the Transition from Training to Surgical Practice”.

In the lecture, Wang identified key factors that contribute to resident preparedness for the transition to independent practice and identified key challenges junior surgeons feel during the transition. He evaluated the impact of mentorship on the success and wellbeing of junior surgeons, shared different models of mentorship, and provided a plan for junior surgeons when seeking mentorship and peer support.

You can watch the whole lecture here!