GKT School of Medical Education, King's College London, London, UK.
Med Teach. 2021 Jun;43(6):637-641. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2020.1831465. Epub 2020 Oct 17.
Surgery is a highly competitive specialty that offers a wide range of subspecialties. The presence of surgical education and rotations in the medical school curriculum is often lacking, and for this reason many medical students have little experience of surgery during their time in medical school. This paper presents twelve tips for medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in surgery, offering different ways of exposure into activities related to surgical care. Understanding the practice of surgery and self-reflecting on one's personality and suitability for a career in surgery are key. Moreover, surgical care is not only limited to the surgeon's table-other opportunities to learn more about surgery exist outside of the operating room. Extra-curricular activities in research and leadership are also vital in developing an interest in surgery and competitive edge in medical students.
外科是一个高度竞争的专业，提供了广泛的亚专业选择。然而，外科教育和轮转往往在医学院课程中缺失，因此许多医学生在医学院期间对外科的了解甚少。本文为有志于从事外科职业的医学生提供了 12 个建议，介绍了接触与外科护理相关活动的不同方式。了解外科实践并反思自己的个性和是否适合从事外科职业是关键。此外，外科护理不仅限于手术台上——在手术室之外还有其他学习外科知识的机会。在研究和领导力方面的课外活动对于培养对手术的兴趣和医学生的竞争优势也至关重要。
