General Surgery Residency Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 30
In your opinion, what is the future of general surgery?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
As a future general surgeon, you should remain vigilant about changes in the industry. The interviewers ask this question to see if you have read articles about the future of general surgery, have talked with mentors or colleagues, or listened to podcasts to see what is in the future for your profession. Describe how you see the future of general surgery and where you received your information to come to that conclusion.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I recently read an article about this topic in the Annals of Surgery. Based on the article, I see the future of general surgery as having more integrated technology, such as surgical robots, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and improved imaging methods. I also see an uptick in minimally invasive surgeries and shortened post-operative care. Even with the advancing technology, I do not see technology taking over and not needing general surgeons. I see the future having a high demand for general surgeons as many are retiring, and the increasing costs of medical school prohibit many future surgeons from fulfilling their dreams."
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