Scalpels & sacrifices: The road to becoming an ENT Surgeon

What does it really take to become a surgeon? In this episode, we sit down with Ben, a fifth-year ENT surgical resident on his way to fellowship, to talk about the demanding, eye-opening journey through med school, residency, and beyond.

Ben shares the highs, lows, and sacrifices that come with pursuing a career in ENT surgery, from long shifts to the first time scrubbing into an operation. He also talks about an identity outside medicine, mental resilience, and what he wishes more people knew before choosing this path.

Thinking about med school? Interested in surgery? Or just curious about what it takes? This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 And be sure to check out Ben’s own podcast, Black Surgeons - https://open.spotify.com/show/0BY6Gr09h7EKb2uX0LAXaw?