Perforated jejunal diverticulitis treated with resection and primary anastomosis.
Four years ago, as an intern, the presentation and diagnosis seemed novel, uncommon. One case report and $800 later, I could proudly say I was a published resident. A line was added to my CV, and I was praised for my work at a six-month evaluation.
This anecdote serves to introduce an interesting and presently unanswered question in residency education: Should research be mandatory, or at the