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casey_brown.pptxDr. David Brown
Casey Brown
January 21, 2016
Hand Surgeon
Overview
Job entails
Education requirements
Pros/cons
Typical day
Advice
Introduction
Dr. David Brown
Hand surgeon for 17 years
Has helped various types of people
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Job Entails
Specialist in the forearm, wrist and hand
Examines patients
Treats patients with and without surgery
Prescribe medication
Performs emergency surgeries
Meets with patients 3 days a week
Operates 2 days a week
Education Requirements
Undergraduate degree
Research in undergrad
Medical school
Research in medical school
General Surgery internship
General/Plastic Surgery residency
Reconstructive Microsurgery fellowship
Hand Surgery fellowship
Pros & Cons
Pros
Helping people
Meeting people
Being your own boss
High salary
Cons
Many years of school/residency
Lots of debt
Less time with family/friends
Amount of paperwork required
Typical Day For Dr. Brown
Clinic days
Gets to office at 8 am
Sees patients from 9 am – 3 pm
Finish dictating notes
Surgery days
Gets to hospital at 8 am
Visits patients
Performs 15 surgeries a week
Advice
Shadow a hand surgeon
Observe their office
Observe the operating room
Do residencies with a good Hand Surgery program
Find a mentor
When interviewing for the job, be humble
Conclusion
Job entails
Education requirements
Pros/cons
Typical day
Advice
