Toxic Environments: Recovery or Renewal

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• Toxic work environments in academic surgery require intentional strategies for recovery and professional thriving.
• Leadership experience across multiple organizational levels provides valuable perspective on navigating workplace toxicity.
• The APSA Wellness Committee addresses systemic wellness challenges through practical, evidence-based guidance for surgeons.
• Recognition and early intervention are critical first steps in mitigating the impact of toxic workplace dynamics.
• Recovery from toxic environments is achievable through structured approaches combining personal resilience and institutional change.

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