US General Surgery Residents Readiness for Independent Practice

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“There’s increasing concern that U.S. general surgery residents are not ready to operate independently by the time they graduate.” In an article I published on this website in 2014, I commented on this lack of readiness in detail. Unfortunately, it appears that surgical training programs have made no progress since. It also appears that surgical skills training has been reduced …

Portland Community Free Clinic Golf Tournament

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The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament to support the Portland Community Free Clinic is just around the corner! Join us with a golf foursome, sponsor, or both! Visit our golf website to learn more or to register! Where: Nonesuch River Golf Club, in Scarborough, Maine. When: Thursday, September 14, 2017. Time: 1 pm. Shotgun start. Purpose: To support the The Friends of the Portland Community Free Clinic, …