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Addressing the recruitment shortfall in surgery - How do we inspire the next generation?

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: •Application rates to surgery by medical students have declined in recent years.•More hands-on experience, information and mentorship is needed in medical schools.•Within surgery, gendered stereotyping of roles and environments must be challenged.•Reform of the current systems of outcome reporting is necessary.

Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2017.11.024

Author: Jonathan Bartlett

Institution: University of Cambridge

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Career in Medicine

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,850