The Fourth Year
The Fourth Year Rian M. Hasson Andrea B. Wolffing Sandra L. Wong The vital importance of diversity in the surgical workforce has been covered in other chapters of this book,…
Diversity Outreach
Diversity Outreach Marion C. W. Henry Erika Adams Newman The practice of medicine provides an opportunity for positive interventions that advance the overall well-being of our communities. This requires commitment…
The Clerkship Experience
The Clerkship Experience Rishindra M. Reddy The preparation of medical students to become physicians is changing dramatically as medical schools recognize that they cannot cover all of the current practice…
The Preclinical Years
The Preclinical Years Michael Englesbe Christopher J. Sonnenday Students entering medical school demand a diverse and inclusive community. Diversity and inclusion have been a social norm within their lives. They…
Outreach Before Medical School
Outreach Before Medical School Jason Hall Miles B. Cahill Jennifer F. Tseng INTRODUCTION The pervasive oppression of underrepresented minority groups in the United States through inferior education, housing, health care,…
Research Development
Research Development Amir A. Ghaferi Peter K. Henke Marina Pasca di Magliano ACADEMIC PHENOTYPES There are numerous academic surgery phenotypes. The stereotype of the academic surgeon is a busy clinical…
Outreach, Global Health, and Working Beyond Boundaries
Outreach, Global Health, and Working Beyond Boundaries Megan Johnson Mark G. Shrime Krishnan Raghavendran GLOBAL BURDEN OF DISEASE Quantifying the magnitude of morbidity and mortality worldwide is difficult, with complicating…
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Surgery: Creating a Culture for Success
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Surgery: Creating a Culture for Success Mark S. Cohen INTRODUCTION The future of health care rides on a wave of technological advances that improve not only…
Leadership Development
Leadership Development Justin B. Dimick MOTIVATION Leadership in academic surgery is changing. Evolving needs, structures, and sensibilities combine to create demand for a different kind of surgical leader. The hierarchical,…
Mentorship and Sponsorship
Mentorship and Sponsorship Jennifer F. Waljee INTRODUCTION Mentorship is defined as a professional partnership in which knowledge, skills, and wisdom are imparted between individuals for the purpose of career development…
