E12: From Residency to Rural with Dr. Ben Mundell

Host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Dr. Ben Mundell, a newly minted general surgeon carving out his path in the Eastern Sierras of California. Together they discuss what it takes to thrive as a rural surgeon, especially in those crucial early months out of residency. Tune in for practical advice, invaluable insights, and must-know resources for making a successful transition from residency to rural practice.

 

0:00 - Introduction
4:16 - Challenges Facing Rural Hospitals
09:00 - Dr. Lehman's Early Career Insights
13:00 - Handling Complex Cases in Rural Practice
18:40 - Expanding Surgical Scope in Rural Hospitals
26:30 - How I Do It: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
44:00 - Resources for the Busy Rural Surgeon 

 

Resources Mentioned:

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North American Rural Surgical Society