Question

Felicia wants to become a head surgeon by December 2013. She designs the career milestones that she would need to complete her goal. A 2-column table with 6 rows. Column 1 is labeled Year with entries 2000, 2005, 2009, 3 blank entries. Column 2 is labeled Milestone with entries Finished 4 year degree, Finished medical school, Finished residency, Get licensed, Participate in administrative hospital duties such as serve on an advisory board committee, Become head surgeon. By June 2013, she was not licensed. Which best describes what she should do? Develop a new milestone that would get her closer to her goal. Skip some of the milestones. Adjust the timing of her milestones. Throw out the chart and apply for the job.

Answer 1

Felicia should adjust the timing of her milestones to focus on getting licensed first, since it is a critical step to continue her career progression towards becoming a head surgeon.

Step-by-step explanation:

Felicia's goal to become a head surgeon by December 2013 seems to be facing a setback as by June 2013 she is not yet licensed. Achieving licensure is a critical and legally required step to practice as a surgeon, therefore she cannot skip this milestone. Becoming licensed must be her immediate focus. To reach her ultimate goal, Felicia should adjust the timing of her milestones.

Given that licensure is a pre-requisite for practicing surgery and for participating in administrative duties, these steps must logically precede her obtaining a head surgeon position. Skipping these milestones would not bring her closer to her goal and would be impractical and unethical. Therefore, developing a new milestone is not necessary, but adjusting the timeline for her existing milestones is essential. Felicia may also need to re-evaluate her goal of becoming a head surgeon by December 2013 to a more realistic date considering the necessary steps she must complete.