Dr. Artem Krutyansky, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and academic at Columbia University, shares his unique journey from dental school to a full-body cosmetic fellowship. He discusses the crucial role of mentorship and hands-on training in transitioning to cosmetic surgery. Dr. Krutyansky also emphasizes balancing family life with demanding residency obligations. He provides insights on becoming board-certified and offers tips for those considering a career in facial reconstructive surgery, while sharing his favorite tools and even a TV series recommendation!
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Inspiration for Full-Body Cosmetics
Dr. Krutyansky was inspired to pursue a full-body cosmetic fellowship during dental school.
A chief resident's experience influenced his decision, highlighting the possibility of such a career path.
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Exploring Fellowship Options
Explore fellowship options early and visit programs to observe different approaches.
Talking to surgeons and observing procedures locally helps determine your interest.
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Finding Your Niche
Establishing a niche procedure can be key to starting a practice in a major city.
Focusing on a specific skill or serving a specific demographic builds reputation and referrals.
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Are you deciding what might be next for you in your journey to surgery? Sharing his career journey from dental school to advanced training, Dr. Artem Krutyansky joins us today to offer key insights into the process of transitioning from a dental and oral maxillofacial surgery position into a full-body cosmetic fellowship. From building confidence and finding the right mentor to becoming board-certified, Dr. Krutyansky gets granular about each of the steps he has taken to arrive at his current position. You’ll learn how his approach differs in this field from the one he worked in before, how he retains a balance between work and family life, and where to start if you are interested in learning more about facial reconstructive surgery. We also discuss why he loves his universal forceps, get a recommendation for a great TV series, and talk about the staying power necessary to complete your qualification as a surgeon. Tune in today to hear all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
Dr. Krutyansky’s journey to his current full-time academic position at Columbia.
Building a comfort level for full-body cosmetic surgery through training.
His experience of transitioning from teeth and jaw surgery to the rest of the body.
Advice for residents choosing between facial and full body fellowships.
Why Dr. Krutyansky decided to pursue a career in academics.
Requirements to become board-certified with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
Where to seek out opportunities for fellowships.
The keys to establishing a niche as a surgeon.
How Dr. Krutyansky’s surgical skills have improved: hand speed and soft tissue.
Different approaches that are necessary in cosmetic surgery.
Reasons that it is so important to separate work and life.
Tips for balancing your personal life, family, and work as a surgeon.
A recommended starting point for anyone interested in facial reconstructive surgery.
Which forceps Dr. Krutyansky uses to extract tooth number four.
What he’s been watching on TV (and why you should watch Slow Horses).
Insight into his favorite quote: learn to love everything you do.
Why it requires staying power to complete a residency.
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