Implementation of a Structured Surgery Mentorship Program and Success in the Surgical Residency Match

Deivasigamani, Shruthi; Jimenez, D.; Grenda, Tyler R.; Tholey, Renee

doi:10.1016/j.jss.2022.06.001

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“… 8 Similarly, a 2022 study found that students who participated in a year-long mentorship program in general surgery matched into categorical residency programs at higher rates than the national average. 9 Furthermore, a formal and low-cost mentorship program was developed in urology that had 15 of 16 participants (94%) match into urology and showed potential replicability in other surgical subspecialties. 34 Mentorship programs in other specialties have also been associated with promoting greater diversity and student access to surgery.…”

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“…5,6 Education and mentorship-based initiatives can nurture medical student interest and engagement within surgical specialties. [7][8][9] However, despite ample literature on the benefits of mentorship programs in internal medicine and surgical subspecialties, medical students lack early exposure and access to mentors within the field of plastic surgery during the preclinical years. 10 A 2013 study found that medical students tend to associate plastic surgery with aesthetic surgery and reconstruction but not with hand,…”

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A Systematic Review of the State of Preclinical Mentorship Programs in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dzubara,

Bajestani,

Paras

et al. 2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Plastic and reconstructive surgery is consistently one of the most competitive medical specialties in the match. The recent United States Medical Licensing Examination score reporting switch to pass-fail led to a change in metrics by which applicants are evaluated by plastic surgery programs. Applicant research productivity and the demand for plastic surgery mentorship will continue to rise. Given the competitive nature of the residency match and shift in metrics emphasis after the change in STEP 1 scoring, early exposure to plastic surgery and mentoring relationships are paramount to applicant success. However, most medical students are not exposed to plastic surgery until they begin clinical rotations. Methods: A literature review of plastic surgery mentorship programs available during preclinical years was conducted to identify preclinical mentorship opportunities in plastic surgery. Sixty-eight references were identified, but only two studies met the inclusion criteria of addressing mentorship programs in preclinical years. Results: Examination of the included studies indicated that preclinical medical students achieve self-identified goals and generate longitudinal benefits in plastic surgery by participating in early and focused mentorship programs. Conclusions: The limited number of studies in this review highlights a lack of available, studied preclinical mentorship programs in plastic surgery and reveals a knowledge gap concerning the creation of successful preclinical mentorship programs. Early exposure to plastic surgery, combined with the development of structured preclinical mentorship programs, can potentially replicate successful outcomes seen in other surgical subspecialties’ mentorship programs while addressing the lack of formalized mentorship opportunities for preclinical students in plastic surgery.

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A Systematic Review of the State of Preclinical Mentorship Programs in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dzubara,

Bajestani,

Paras

et al. 2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Identifying and addressing mentorship gaps in European trauma and emergency surgical training. Results from the Young European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES) mentorship survey

Cioffi,

Benuzzi,

Herbolzheimer

et al. 2024

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

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Purpose European training pathways for surgeons dedicated to treating severely injured and critically ill surgical patients lack a standardized approach and are significantly influenced by diverse organizational and cultural backgrounds. This variation extends into the realm of mentorship, a vital component for the holistic development of surgeons beyond mere technical proficiency. Currently, a comprehensive understanding of the mentorship landscape within the European trauma care (visceral or skeletal) and emergency general surgery (EGS) communities is lacking. This study aims to identify within the current mentorship environment prevalent practices, discern existing gaps, and propose structured interventions to enhance mentorship quality and accessibility led by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES). Methods Utilizing a structured survey conceived and promoted by the Young section of the European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES), we collected and analyzed responses from 123 ESTES members (both surgeons in practice and in training) across 20 European countries. The survey focused on mentorship experiences, challenges faced by early-career and female surgeons, the integration of non-technical skills (NTS) in mentorship, and the perceived role of surgical societies in facilitating mentorship. Results Findings highlighted a substantial mentorship experience gap, with 74% of respondents engaging in mostly informal mentorship, predominantly centered on surgical training. Notably, mentorship among early-career surgeons and trainees was less reported, uncovering a significant early-career gap. Female surgeons, representing a minority within respondents, reported a disproportionately poorer access to mentorship. Moreover, while respondents recognized the importance of NTS, these were inadequately addressed in current mentorship practices. The current mentorship input of surgical societies, like ESTES, is viewed as insufficient, with a call for structured programs and initiatives such as traveling fellowships and remote mentoring. Conclusions Our survey underscores critical gaps in the current mentorship landscape for trauma and EGS in Europe, particularly for early-career and female surgeons. A clear need exists for more formalized, inclusive mentorship programs that adequately cover both technical and non-technical skills. ESTES could play a pivotal role in addressing these gaps through structured interventions, fostering a more supportive, inclusive, and well-rounded surgical community.

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Facilitating a More Diverse Workforce: The Value of Mentorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Rajah,

Blitzer,

Copeland

et al. 2024

Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

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Implementation of a Structured Surgery Mentorship Program and Success in the Surgical Residency Match

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

A Systematic Review of the State of Preclinical Mentorship Programs in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

A Systematic Review of the State of Preclinical Mentorship Programs in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Identifying and addressing mentorship gaps in European trauma and emergency surgical training. Results from the Young European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES) mentorship survey

Facilitating a More Diverse Workforce: The Value of Mentorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

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