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The Surgeon Investigator: Balancing Research and Clinical Practice

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A career in surgical research is highly rewarding; however, balancing research and clinical demands is challenging, and in particular, managing the transition from resident to faculty can be difficult. Planning ahead and understanding and managing expectations are keys to success. In this chapter, I outline important considerations when applying for and negotiating job opportunities. I also describe common challenges for researchers early in their career including developing a program of research, finding mentors, and time management. Finally, I discuss the common metrics of research productivity, publications, and funding and provide tips to increase the likelihood of success.

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  1. Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, St Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St., 16CC-040, Toronto, ON, MSB 2H9, Canada

    Nancy N. Baxter MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS

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  1. Nancy N. Baxter MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS
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Correspondence to Nancy N. Baxter MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS .

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  1. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA, USA

    Scott R. Steele MD

  2. Division of Colorectal Surgery Department of Surgery, UMass Memorial Medical Center University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA

    Justin A. Maykel MD

  3. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Bradley J. Champagne MD

  4. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Science Center LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Guy R. Orangio MD

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Baxter, N.N. (2014). The Surgeon Investigator: Balancing Research and Clinical Practice. In: Steele, S.R., Maykel, J.A., Champagne, B.J., Orangio, G.R. (eds) Complexities in Colorectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9022-7_38

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