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Money Matters: Financial Basics Trainees Wish They'd Known
Surgeons train for a decade in how to operate and almost never in how to manage money. A few simple habits, started early, matter more than any later windfall.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
finance / career
From Trainee to Trainer: Stepping Into Teaching
At some point every surgeon becomes a teacher. How to make the transition from trainee to trainer with intention and skill.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
teaching / training
How to Get the Most From a Mentor
Good mentorship can change the course of a surgical career — but the responsibility for making it work sits as much with the mentee as the mentor.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
mentorship / career
Imposter Syndrome in Surgical Training
That quiet fear of being found out is almost universal among surgical trainees — and often most acute in the best of them. Here is how to understand it and work with it.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
wellbeing / imposter syndrome
Choosing a Fellowship: The Year That Shapes Your Career
A post-training fellowship is one of the highest-leverage decisions a surgeon makes. Here is how to choose well — beyond the prestige of the name.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
career / fellowship
The Orthopaedic Workforce Crisis: Burnout, Shortages, and What Comes Next
Orthopaedic surgery is facing a perfect storm of workforce challenges. Surgeon burnout, training bottlenecks, and an ageing population are colliding to create a crisis that demands urgent attention.
Orthovellum Team
burnout / workforce
How to Teach Effectively in Theatre
How to teach trainees well during an operation without compromising safety or flow.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
teaching in theatre / surgical education
FeaturedThe Comprehensive Guide to Orthopaedic Fellowships: Strategy, Selection, and Success
Everything you need to know about securing the perfect fellowship. From domestic vs. international pros/cons to interview questions and funding logistics.
Orthovellum Team
fellowship / training
Virtual Reality (VR) in Surgical Training: Hype or Hero?
A critical review of VR simulation in orthopaedic training. Can pixels replace patients? We examine the validation studies, the haptic technology, and the future of the digital curriculum.
Orthovellum Team
simulation / virtual-reality