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DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-948025
Academic University Practice: Program Selection and the Interview Process
Publication History
Publication Date:
17 August 2006 (online)
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ABSTRACT
The decision to go into academic surgery, rather than private practice, is often multifactorial and includes the opportunity to participate in research, education, and patient care. The current job market for academic colon and rectal surgeons can be described as favorable and growing as there is a push for major academic institutions to obtain fellowship-trained colorectal surgeons. In selecting a job, one should be familiar with the department characteristics. This requires obtaining the answers to multiple questions and negotiation of institutional commitment.
KEYWORDS
Academic practice - mentoring - research - job market
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Conor P DelaneyM.D.
Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University
11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106-5047
Email: conor.delaney@uhhs.com