Cross sectional analysis of student-led surgical societies in fostering medical student interest in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study was to examine how surgery interest groups (SIGs) across Canada function and influence medical students' interest in surgical careers.

Methods

Two unique surveys were distributed using a cross sectional design. The first was sent to SIG executives and the second to SIG members enrolled at a Canadian medical school in the 2016/17 academic year. The prior focused on the types of events hosted, SIG structure/ supports, and barriers/ plans for improvement. The second questionnaire focused on student experience, involvement, and suggestions for improvement.

Results

SIG executives became involved in SIG through classmates and colleagues (8/17, 47%). Their roles focused on organizing events (17/17, 100%), facilitating student contact wi

SUBMITTER: Song JSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6408764 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature