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Pivoting from Community Practice to Academic Practice

August 12, 2025

Academic surgery provides many fulfilling opportunities outside of clinical practice, including research, education, and leadership roles that may not always be available to surgeons in pure community practice—but transitioning to an academic setting after community practice may be challenging if a surgeon has no prior track record of academic productivity. Watch a recent webinar where surgeons share their experiences and lessons learned on obtaining an academic job after being in community practice and how to navigate the academic landscape after the transition.

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