A preparation guide for surgical resident and student rotations to underserved regions

Jeffrey J Leow; Reinou S Groen; T Peter Kingham; Kathleen M Casey; Mark A Hardy; Adam L Kushner

doi:10.1016/j.surg.2012.03.002

A preparation guide for surgical resident and student rotations to underserved regions

Surgery. 2012 Jun;151(6):770-8. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2012.03.002.

Authors

Jeffrey J Leow, Reinou S Groen, T Peter Kingham, Kathleen M Casey, Mark A Hardy, Adam L Kushner

PMID: 22652117
DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2012.03.002

Abstract

Interest in global health among surgical residents and medical students is growing. There are numerous opportunities worldwide for both short- and long-term experiences. In order to maximize the learning potential, the authors present a practical guide for residents and students to prepare for a surgical visit, elective, rotation, or mission to an underserved region. The following steps will be outlined:

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MeSH terms

Blogging / trends*
General Surgery / trends*
Global Health / trends*
Humans
Rural Health Services / trends*
Social Media / trends*