This article, published in 2018, discusses the elements that facilitate the development of excellence in surgeons. These guidelines are offered by senior surgeons who have had the opportunity to reflect throughout their careers on the traits that define “the best surgeon”.
This is a well written, insightful guide for those who seek to develop professionally [See Link].
(1) Santibañes MD PhD FACS(Hon) ASA(Hon) ESA(Hon) FRCSEd(Hon), Eduardo de, Virginia Cano Busnelli, and Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, FRCSI(Hon), FRCSEng(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon). 2018. “Excellence in Surgery: Becoming the ‘best’ You Can Be.” Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons. April 1, 2018. https://bulletin.facs.org/2018/04/excellence-in-surgery-becoming-the-best-you-can-be/.