General surgery research is advancing rapidly. How do you stay up-to-date with such developments, and how would you integrate new evidence into your practice?
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Purpose
This question checks if you're committed to lifelong learning and how you plan to keep up with the fast-paced changes in General Surgery. Interviewers want to see if you can adapt and apply new research to improve patient care.
Tips
- Mention specific journals and resources you follow, like *Annals of Surgery* or *UpToDate*.
- Share how you actively engage with new information, like attending journal clubs or discussing findings with mentors.
- Talk about specific trends in General Surgery and how you'd apply new evidence in real patient scenarios.
Common mistakes
- Don't give vague answers like 'I'll just read online' without specifics.
- Avoid saying you haven't thought about how to integrate new research into practice.
- Steer clear of sounding dismissive about the importance of staying updated or overestimating your ability to change practices alone.