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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2014; 27(02): 055-057
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1376169
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Academic Colorectal Surgery Job Search

Matthew F. Kalady
1   Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Publication Date:
09 June 2014 (online)

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Abstract

The field of academic colorectal surgery encompasses a vast array of possibilities. Clinical care accompanied by research, teaching, innovation, and/or administration provides the foundation for what is considered an academic career. For those choosing academic colorectal surgery, the process of finding and selecting a first job can provoke much angst. This article describes some strategies to approach the academic colorectal job search and provides insight into deciding a career focus, exploring relevant positions, weighing specific factors, and negotiating your first offer.

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academic surgery - colorectal surgery - job search - career development