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Remote Summer Research Program to Improve Opportunity and Mentorship for Underrepresented Students With Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery: 3-Year Experiences.
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Remote Summer Research Program to Improve Opportunity and Mentorship for Underrepresented Students With Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery: 3-Year Experiences. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Klemt, C., Amanatullah, D. F., Gardner, M. J., Frick, S., Jobanputra, A., Shea, K. 2024Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Medical students are challenged with a limited number of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ opportunities to help prepare for an exceptionally competitive process for matching in an orthopaedic residency. The aim of this study was to assess the 3-year experience of our 8 to 10-week remote summer ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ program in support of underrepresented students with an interest in orthopaedic surgery.METHODS: We received over 500 applications, and a total of 37 students (7.4%) participated in the program over the past 3 years. A total of 14 faculty mentors were matched with 1 or 2 students each. The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ program delivered a curriculum including (1) ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½-related topics led by a content expert; (2) weekly faculty lectures discussing topics including orthopaedic conditions, diversity in orthopaedics, leadership, and work-life balance; and (3) a minimum of 8 weeks of mentorship experience with an assigned faculty and a peer mentor. Students and faculty were surveyed to measure skill progression, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ productivity, and program satisfaction.RESULTS: Program participants represented a range of race/ethnic backgrounds and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ experience levels. The cohort included a high rate of female (51%) and Black (35%) participants relative to representation of these groups in orthopaedic surgery. Postprogram surveys indicated that all participants improved their ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ skills, orthopaedic interest, and mentorship/networking skills. Most students (89%) stated that they were adequately matched to their faculty mentor. Most students (79%) indicated that they contributed to either manuscript or conference abstract as coauthors.DISCUSSION: The study findings suggest improved ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ skills, interest, and confidence to pursue orthopaedic residency and mentorship/networks in the field. Our long-term vision is to improve the accessibility and quality of mentorship for underrepresented students to foster an equitable pathway into the field of orthopaedic surgery.
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