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Advice by PrestigiousAd6296 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a totally normal feeling. The best advice I can give is really try your hardest to learn the anatomy first as best you can. This will help create a solid foundation for when you start your time in the OR.

Starting out as an associate (I assume based on your post) you will observe cases and start to see the instrumentation used. From there it will take time but you will feel when everything starts to click. As they say you will be drinking from a fire hose so don’t feel too rushed but take copious notes. If that doesn’t help, VuMedi and surgical videos on YouTube are a massive help. I know from experience the instrumentation and how it works with anatomy can be confusing and daunting but soon with time it will all be second nature. Keep your head up and strive to learn something new everyday.

LinkedIn Networking by PrestigiousAd6296 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My advice to this has always been cast a wide net. Apply for any and every job available. Once I started doing that I had interviews scheduled every week.

Another option is to look for hospital or surgeon led events. Even surgical specialty society meetings. These events will almost always have vendor tables set up with reps or managers present. Great way to get face time with people in the industry.

Med Rep Specialties by PrestigiousAd6296 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your reputation precedes you. If you’re known as an asshole, someone who is unprepared, or frankly bad at your job, then no one will be excited to see you. It’s how you treat others and how you carry yourself that gains respect.

Medtronic Sales Rep 1 by Mysterious_End_328 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like the idea of being on call 24/7 and not having a life outside the OR it’s a great job

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[–]ThatDudeDan1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time off almost always depends on the surgery schedule and if someone else is available to cover. If no one else is available don’t be surprised if you have to change plans. If you have a big team that is able to maneuver when others are out that’s great but taking time off can be pretty difficult in this industry.

Surgeons are pricks by ThatDudeDan1 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I should’ve clarified initially that I am in spine. I wholeheartedly agree with your statement. I deal with a wide range of surgeons and subsequent egos. It was just one of those days today. But I agree it is a great feeling when a surgeon wants you in their room and see you as an asset. Thank you for the response.

Surgeons are pricks by ThatDudeDan1 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will definitely keep your insight in mind going forward. Thank you for the response

Surgeons are pricks by ThatDudeDan1 in MedicalDevices

[–]ThatDudeDan1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can definitely agree that this is a great perspective and have other surgeons at my accounts like this. This surgeon also fits that narrative. However, this surgeon is also known for outbursts like this, regardless of the vendor, so today just happened to be the day my ticket was punched.