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. 2025 May 12:14:42.
doi: 10.12688/mep.20391.2. eCollection 2024.

Twelve tips for the transition from training to first faculty position

Beatrice Preti  1   2 , Michael Sanatani  1
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Twelve tips for the transition from training to first faculty position

Beatrice Preti et al. MedEdPublish (2016). .

Abstract

The transition from residency or fellowship to autonomous, independent consultant can be daunting, to say the least! New consultants may face a number of challenges and decision points previously unencountered in their careers. In this article, we present twelve tips for trainees transitioning to their first consultant position (with an emphasis on those in academic or hybrid positions) to help with a smooth, successful process.

Keywords: attending; consultant; continuing professional development; fellow; professional identity formation; resident; transition to practice.

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