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Have you ever wondered what a surgical residency is like? Becoming A Surgeon is an inspirational account of Dr. Joe Garri's time spent in general surgery residency. Recounting five years of training through real-life anecdotes and interesting personalities, this compelling book peers through the retrospective lens from Dr. Garri's many years of private practice. While autobiographical, Becoming a Surgeon is in some ways a universal story reflecting the experience of many surgical residents in Western medicine. Each chapter deals with topics related to the training of surgeons, including the personal sacrifice involved and the challenges of learning the craft. It also addresses the heart-warming and heart-breaking experiences in dealing with patients and their families. Becoming A Surgeon is a must-read for anyone interested in medicine, surgery, or the training by which surgeons are forged. If you want to learn about doctor-patient dynamics and the interactions of young doctors with students, colleagues, and mentors, this book is for you. It is an insightful case study of one doctor's unforgettable journey and metamorphosis through the process of becoming a surgeon.

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Dr. Joe Garri started off his educational journey as a dentist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon. To pursue his interests in treating children born with cleft lip and palate, he then went on to complete medical school, followed by residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery at the University of Miami. He finished his surgical training at UCLA with a one-year fellowship in craniofacial surgery. An author of multiple scientific articles and book chapters, Dr. Garri also co-edited a book on craniofacial surgery that was published in 2008. Throughout his career, he has remained involved in the education of medical students and young surgeons. He appreciates and enjoys the time he devotes to working with students, surgical residents, and fellows at all levels of training. Dr. Garri lives and practices plastic surgery in Miami Beach, Florida. Visit his website: www.drgarri.com.

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