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Learn How to Pivot from Community Practice to Academic Practice with Free Webinar

June 17, 2025

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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. Transitioning to an academic setting after being in community practice may be challenging if a surgeon does not have a prior track record of academic productivity.

On July 17 at 5:00 pm CT, join the ACS Women in Surgery Committee for a moderated discussion webinar on obtaining an academic job after being in community practice and how to navigate the academic landscape once the transition has been made

Register today!

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