This SAGES manual will help educate and advise our new and recent surgical graduates on
entering the job market. From how to find a job to contract negotiations to research and
grant proposals this manual offers pertinent strategies crucial to both surgical and
non-surgical subspecialty fields. Chapters focusing on work-life balance and finding a mentor
offer helpful insight to prevent burnout and optimize one's new career. The SAGES Manual:
Transitioning to Practice will fill the gap in resident education and prove a useful text for
residents fellows and recent graduates as well as practicing surgeons in all subspecialties of
surgery.
