Overcoming Professional Setbacks & Thriving in Surgery with Dr. Amy Vertrees

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we explore the multifaceted career journey of Dr. Amy Vertrees, a general surgeon and veteran who has not only excelled in the operating room but has also become a significant influencer in the medical community. Amy shares her insights on navigating professional setbacks and using them as stepping stones to success. As the founder of Columbia Surgical Partners and the voice behind the Boss Business of Surgery podcast, Amy has a wealth of experience in the business side of surgery.   Join us as Amy discusses the importance of detachment, the fallacy of fairness, and the power of reframing professional disappointments. She offers practical advice on how to maintain personal safety in professional interactions and emphasizes the value of turning pain into purpose. Amy also shares her own experiences with gender bias and the lessons she learned from her time in the military and private practice.   Resources: Podcast https://www.bosssurgery.com/podcasts/boss-business-of-surgery-series Instagram https://www.instagram.com/become_the_bossmd/ Become the Boss MD: Success Beyond Residency https://www.amazon.com/Become-BOSS-MD-Success-Residency/dp/1544542933 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Amy Vertrees 05:43 – What is Your Professional Disappointment? 13:55 – Early Career Setbacks 27:33 – Venting 31:08 – Big Life Moment 57:33 – Words of Wisdom 59:40 – Where to Find Amy   Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/   Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.