In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Danika Paulo, Dr. Harsh Shah and Andreas Seas talk with featured guests, Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner about transitioning from being a neurosurgical trainee to starting practice. Dr. Ben-Haim is an academic functional neurosurgeon at the University of California, San Diego and Surgical Director of Epilepsy as well as a board member of the ASSFN. Dr. Conner is a functional neurosurgeon with a privademic practice affiliated with UConn Health. Both bring valuable and unique experiences and perspectives to our discussion, sharing their insights on the job process, interviewing, contract negotiation, network building, and pitfalls to avoid. While this discussion is primarily relevant to senior neurosurgical residents, fellows and early attendings, there is something to be learned by every neurosurgeon. Thanks for joining us!