In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Jim Naples, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and residency director at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from medical school to residency, focusing on Dr. Naples’ personal struggles with the “surgical yips” during his education and training. He describes the anxiety and pressure of being closely monitored in the operating room, which exacerbated his difficulties. Dr. Naples emphasizes the impact of the high-pressure environment on his performance and the importance of addressing these challenges in medical education.