Research is an integral part of an academic surgical residency. Participation in research during residency increases a resident’s comfort with evidence-based medicine, enhances analytical thinking, and provides time for reflection and creativity1-3. Some residency programs allow 1 to 3 years for the trainee to engage in formal research training. The quality of mentorship is arguably […]
Things to Consider Before Joining a Basic/Translation Lab: Advice from Residents
There is an increasing demand for surgical programs to train more surgeon-scientists. A huge draw for surgeon-scientist is that they are the epitome of seeing clinical problems and questions, then bringing the translational solutions “from bench to bedside.” As such, the dedicated research time is an exciting time for most surgical residents. It is a […]