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These are some of the lines that I have heard from various attendings in my time as a resident. Each may contain a bit of educational hyperbole but, as with most cliches, they also reflect underlying truth. And while these sentiments may have been tailored for the OR, they certainly apply to other aspects of patient care. The study and practice of medicine present ubiquitous chances for failure. In fact, it’s a paradoxically necessary part of the process of becoming a well-trained physician. Obviously, not all failures are created equal, and each has a different emotional impact. The range of missteps is broad, stretching from innocuous errors such as not knowing answers to teaching conference questions to major mistakes during procedures. Incorrectly guessing the branches of the cavernous segment of the internal carotid artery may be slightly embarrassing in the moment; participating in a case that was associated with a significant postoperative stroke can remain with you forever. As

Failure is An Integral Part of Medical Education Alexander Yahanda, MD • Neurosurgery Mar 11, 2024 Op-Med is a collection of original essays contributed by Doximity members. “There is peril at every turn.” “I always think of the ways I can kill the patient.” “This surgery has a hundred steps, but we just need one to go wrong.” These are some of the lines that I have heard from various attendings in my time as a resident. Each may contain a bit of educational hyperbole but, as with most cliches, they also reflect underlying truth. And while these sentiments may have been tailored for the O

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