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Inside the mind of the surgeon writer [PODCAST]

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October 1, 2020
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Explore why this general surgeon wrote a novel, and how writing helps with the stresses that accompany a surgery career. What is his #1 tip for those interested in surgery? What are the challenges facing the profession today? How can surgeons find that elusive work-play balance? And why should aspiring doctors start a journal?

Arthur Williams is a surgeon.

He shares his story and discusses his book, The Surgeon’s Obol.

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