Stepping into Theatre for the First Time: Overcoming Common Mistakes Stepping into theatre for the first time is exciting—but also intimidating. Many new surgical trainees face challenges that can hinder their experience. Here are solutions to three common mistakes to implement, ensuring you make the most of your surgical placement. 1. Staying Silent When You’re Confused Surgery is fast-paced—but that doesn’t mean you can’t ask questions. Surgeons respect curiosity, so make s