Significant Career Lesson from an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at University of Nebraska Medical Center
A significant lesson learned by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the importance of "patience and an open mind," realizing that sometimes "it is best to just be patient and let the body work out its own problems." This contrasts with the initial inclination to immediately "fix everything," highlighting the value of considering alternative solutions and allowing for natural healing processes.
Patience, Open-mindedness, Problem-solving, Medical decision-making, Surgical techniques
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Adam Robinson
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Brigham Young University
Masters Degree from Brigham Young University, Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University, Doctor of Medicine from University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Video Highlights
1. Patience and an open mind are crucial in surgery. Sometimes, it's best to let the body heal naturally rather than immediately intervening.
2. Surgeons often have a desire to fix problems quickly, but patience is key to better outcomes.
3. Considering alternative solutions and allowing time for the body's natural healing process are important aspects of surgical practice.
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What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
Having patience and an open mind is important. When surgeons are new to the field, they often want to fix everything immediately. However, I've learned over my first few years as an attending that sometimes it's best to be patient and let the body heal itself.
Clinicians often face this challenge. When a patient presents with a problem, we want to fix it because our goal is to help.
But we also need to maintain an open mind, recognizing that there may be other solutions. Simply having patience and allowing time for the body to heal can often be the most effective approach.
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