The SAGES Manual Transitioning to Practice

This SAGES manual will help educate and advise our new and recent surgical graduates on entering the job market. From how to find a job, to contract negotiations, to research and grant proposals, this manual offers pertinent strategies crucial to both surgical and non-surgical subspecialty fields. Chapters focusing on work-life balance and finding a mentor offer helpful insight to prevent burnout and optimize one's new career.

The SAGES Manual: Transitioning to Practice will fill the gap in resident education and prove a useful text for residents, fellows and recent graduates as well as practicing surgeons in all subspecialties of surgery.

Table of Contents

Transitioning to Practice

Editors: David Renton

SECTION 1

Ch1: Finding a Job - Employment Services, Word of Mouth, Job Boards

Aaron M. Lipskar

Ch2: Choosing the Right Job - How to Find the Right Fit, What Should I Look For?

Prashant Sinha

Ch3: Contract Negotiations - Pitfalls and Traps When Reviewing Your Contract

Charles Paget

Allison Farris

Ch4: How do I get Paid - Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Billing Pearls

Charles Paget

Don J. Selzer

Allison Farris

Ch5: Military Practice

Robert B. Lim

Stanley Zargorski

SECTION 2