How I Do It: A Growth Mindset Workshop for Surgical Trainees

7 Pages Posted: 2 May 2025

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Michael Kochis

Harvard University - Massachusetts General Hospital

Rebecca Tang

Massachusetts General Hospital

Deanna Rothman

Massachusetts General Hospital

Keith Baker

Massachusetts General Hospital

Angela Guzzetta

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Date Written: May 01, 2025

Abstract

Growth mindset has recently been gaining attention among surgical educators, but there are limited data on mindset interventions specific to the surgical context. We designed and implemented a mindset intervention for surgical interns. The workshop design was based on adult learning theory and experimental research. It includes videos, reflection exercises, role plays, and group discussions.

Keywords: Growth mindset, Surgery, Residency, Interns, Workshop, Intervention, Education

Suggested Citation

Kochis, Michael and Tang, Rebecca and Rothman, Deanna and Baker, Keith and Guzzetta, Angela, How I Do It: A Growth Mindset Workshop for Surgical Trainees (May 01, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5238867 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5238867

Michael Kochis (Contact Author)

Harvard University - Massachusetts General Hospital ( email )

55 Fruit Street Boston
Boston, MA 02114
United States

Rebecca Tang

Massachusetts General Hospital ( email )

Deanna Rothman

Massachusetts General Hospital ( email )

Keith Baker

Massachusetts General Hospital ( email )

Angela Guzzetta

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ( email )

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