Belonging in Surgical Residency: A Nationwide Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Belonging is the human need to form meaningful relationships with those in one's community. Belonging is associated with improved academic performance and mental health. The factors that contribute to belonging in surgical residency are unknown. We aimed to examine belonging in surgical residency.

Methods

A nationwide survey of general surgery residents was administered after the 2025 American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Exam. Using a previously validated 11-item instrument, belonging in surgery was measured (scale 11-55). Resident hometown, demographics, stress levels, and program location and size were collected. Univariate analyses were performed using χ² and Kruskal-Wallis tests. A multivariable linear regression was used to identify the

SUBMITTER: Acker RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature