Use of Surgical Simulation by Underrepresented High School Students to Address Diversity Gaps in Surgery. Issue 2 (15th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohan, Navyatha; Hughes, Byron; Williams, Taylor; Perez, Alexander; Tyler, Douglas; Okereke, Ikenna
• Is Part Of: Annals of surgery open. Volume 1:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: e013
• Publication Date: 2020-12-15
• Subjects: diversity -- equity -- simulation -- surgery -- underrepresented minority; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- History -- Periodicals; General Surgery; Surgery; History; Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2691-3593

Abstract

Abstract : Recent tragedies have displayed systemic inequities in our society. Our institution has created a program for underrepresented high school students in our surgical simulation lab. The students have responded very favorably, and their interest in a surgical career and self-confidence increased significantly.