Career Path in Surgery: Insights from Dr. Avi Bhavaraju, MD
Explore the journey of Dr. Avi Bhavaraju, a skilled surgeon, from his education to becoming an Associate Professor of Surgery. Learn about the normal pathway to surgical practice and the diverse options available in surgical residency. Discover the roles of an Acute Care Surgeon and gain valuable insights into pursuing a career in surgery.
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SO YOU WANNA BE A SURGEON? AVI BHAVARAJU, MD, DABS, FACS, FCCM
MY BACKGROUND Grew up in Los Angeles <Creighton University Omaha, NE> Semmelweis University Budapest, Hungary (6 years) Atlanta Medical Center General Surgery Residency (5+1 years) Vanderbilt University Acute Care Surgery Fellowship (2 years) Wellstar Kennestone Medical Center Marietta, GA Trauma Surgeon University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Academic Acute Care Surgeon Assistant ----> Associate Professor of Surgery Wellstar Kennestone Medical Center Marietta, GA Clinical Acute Care Surgeon Associate Professor of Surgery - Medical College of GA @ Augusta University & Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA Surgical Intensivist Associate Professor of Surgery
NORMAL PATHWAY College (undergraduate degree BA, BS) 4 years [Advanced Degree MA, MS, MPH, PhD 1-4 years] Medical school 4 years Allopathic MD Osteopathic DO Residency 3-7 years Fellowship 1-3 years Go into practice Academic, Community, Hybrid, Employed vs Private Practice
SURGICAL RESIDENCY Many options for a career in surgery General surgery General, Trauma/Acute Care, MIS, Plastic, Breast, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Hand, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery General, Trauma, Joints, Spine, Hand/Upper Extremity, Foot/ankle Neurosurgery Spine, Skull Base, Trauma, Functional, Oncology, Pediatric ENT Ophthalmology Urology Ob-Gyn Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Direct tract Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery
ACUTE CARE SURGEON Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care (SICU) Trauma GSW, KSW, MVC, MCC, Falls, Electrocutions, Burns, Anything that involves injury to someone (chainsaw, impalements, Augers, crush injuries) Emergency General Surgery Appendicitis, Gallbladder problems, Perforated or bleeding ulcers, Colon/Intestine perforations, Skin/Soft tissue infections Surgical Intensivist Provide care for critically ill surgical patients in the ICU (Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, CV ICU, Neurosurgical ICU, etc.)
MY TYPICAL DAY AS AN ACUTE CARE SURGEON There is no typical Every day is something different deal with whatever comes in the door Operative cases, rounding on inpatients, seeing new consults and admissions ED, OR, ICU, Floor + ANYWHERE someone needs help LOTS OF PAPERWORK DOCUMENTATION Teaching/education residents, medical students, PA/NP/RN students Start 0630/0700 End ??? ----> When the work is done and the patients are taken care of Mix of 12 and 24 -hr shifts usually 14 to 30+ hrs Shift based model 10-18 12 hrs shifts/month (5-9 24 hrs shifts/month)
WHAT DOES IT TAKE? You don t have to be the smartest person in the room BE THE HARDEST WORKING ONE!! Perseverance Grit/inner strength/mental toughness Handle stressful (life and death) situations Quick-thinking Compassion Absolute commitment to doing the best for others treat every patient like they are your mom/dad/person you love Willingness to sacrifice https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/so-you-want-to-be-a-surgeon/
