The makings of a surgeon…
Prize if you can name all four. 👍
What makes a surgeon, as good as they can be,
Technical prowess and dexterity?
A sympathetic smile, and good bedside manner?
Mechanical mind? Being good with a spanner?
1/4
Prize if you can name all four. 👍
What makes a surgeon, as good as they can be,
Technical prowess and dexterity?
A sympathetic smile, and good bedside manner?
Mechanical mind? Being good with a spanner?
1/4
An eagle’s eye, at least at the start,
The hand’s of a lady, a lion’s heart?
Decision making, thoughtful with care,
Acceptance of failure, hopefully rare,
2/4
The hand’s of a lady, a lion’s heart?
Decision making, thoughtful with care,
Acceptance of failure, hopefully rare,
2/4
Ready to cut, to leap into action,
A strong arm, appreciation of traction?
Patience and courage, when hoping for the best,
‘Sitting tight’, can be a real test,
3/4
A strong arm, appreciation of traction?
Patience and courage, when hoping for the best,
‘Sitting tight’, can be a real test,
3/4
Anatomical knowledge, and a thirst for progress
But acceptance that the old ways, are sometimes the best.
4/4
Any comment or addition gratefully accepted. As also are versions for other specialties… my ‘what makes a physician’ could be taken the wrong way…😄 #SurgEd
But acceptance that the old ways, are sometimes the best.
4/4
Any comment or addition gratefully accepted. As also are versions for other specialties… my ‘what makes a physician’ could be taken the wrong way…😄 #SurgEd
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