What comes next? Building a new life after retirement from surgery.

摘要

The path to becoming a surgeon is a long one, requiring complex planning to negotiate the many decision points along the way. What medical school should I attend? Where should I do my residency? Will I specialize? If so, where should I seek a fellowship? Will I aim for private practice or for an academic appointment? We all recognize that good planning, both short- and long-term, can smooth the path and ensure that our career goals are attained and our dreams met.