What an Oral Surgeon at Nebraska Medical Center wishes they had known before entering the medical industry
Adam, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, wishes someone had emphasized the physically demanding nature of the job before starting, noting the "hours on end" of standing that can be "really, really difficult" on the body. While adaptation occurs, this aspect of the career is not often discussed, yet it's a significant challenge, especially during residency.
Physical Demands, Long Hours, Resilience, Hard Truths, Industry Realities
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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. The physical demands of oral and maxillofacial surgery, such as prolonged standing, can be significant and should be considered.
2. The career path requires extensive training and a demanding residency that can put a strain on the body.
3. Building physical resilience and stamina is crucial for success in this field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
Something I wish someone had told me before entering the industry is how difficult it can actually be physically. It's tough on your back, and there's a lot of bending over.
This is something that isn't really talked about much beforehand. I didn't know that a surgeon stands in the operating room the whole time. Standing for hours on end can be quite demanding on the body.
That's something that wasn't taught to me. While it's not as much of an issue anymore, it's really difficult for your body to get used to it when you first start in residency. You really have to get through that.
But like anything else, you eventually get used to it and gain some strength. Ultimately, some people have serious issues with it, and they can't really put up with that.
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