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Academic Global Surgery (AGS) comes with a set of unique challenges for those wishing to enter it. As a person coming into this new field, it is up to you to view these challenges as opportunities rather than barriers (Box 4.1). The most important factor in achieving a positive perspective is to figure out what truly ignites your thoughts and emotions. What research project makes you want to stay up all night writing a grant? What clinical or educational idea has you teleconferencing at all hours with colleagues around the globe? When you struggle with the slow pace of progress, when your boss does not understand your path or perhaps most importantly when you are successful in AGS, the answer to these questions will help you remember why you chose to pursue this career.
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Krishnaswami, S., Swaroop, M. (2016). Preparing and Sustaining Your Career in Academic Global Surgery. In: Swaroop, M., Krishnaswami, S. (eds) Academic Global Surgery. Success in Academic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14298-2_4
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