Australasian Students' Surgical Association: Leadership, Perseverance and Progress through <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp>‐2

Wang, Jim Hsu‐Shun; Raubenheimer, Kyle; Awal, Wasim; Fitzpatrick, Siobhan; Liang, Rhea

doi:10.1111/ans.16647

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“…PRISMA flow diagram for systematic review). There were 96 non‐duplicate papers found on database search and 28 studies selected for inclusion in analysis 1,16–42 The majority of papers were in descriptive report format, whereas 13 were published as surveys. Two reports were in conference proceeding format only 24,31 .…”

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“…The goals of the relevant surgical interest groups were reported in 26 out of 28 papers, indicating that almost all SIGs had pre-established objectives and outcomes that would indicate a successful group (Supplementary File 4). 1,[16][17][18][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42] The two other papers were analyses of multiple SIGs. 19,31 Description of SIG purpose varied widely in level of specificity.…”

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Systematic review of the efficacy and purpose of student surgical interest groups

Murphy,

Chao,

Koea

et al. 2023

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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BackgroundThere is concern around projected unmet need in the surgical workforce internationally. Current barriers to medical students pursuing surgical careers include lack of early exposure, low confidence in surgical skills, and perceived lifestyle barriers.This review aimed to examine both the purpose of student surgical interest groups (SIGs) globally, and their effect on metrics representing student surgical career interest. barriers.MethodsMEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched for papers analysing surgical interest group purpose and efficacy. Risk of bias was assessed for survey‐based papers using a 20‐point checklist. Descriptive analysis was performed based on qualitative data.ResultsTwenty‐eight papers were included in the analysis including 13 surveys. These were of moderate quality. The analysed SIGs had 100–1000 student members and a diverse range of funding sources. Purpose of SIGs was described by 26 of 28 papers with common themes including promotion of surgical career choice and developing theoretical/practical surgical skills. Common initiatives of SIGs included surgical lectures/teaching and practical skills workshops. Data from 15 papers analysing efficacy of SIGs suggested they positively influenced self‐reported student interest in surgical careers (78.6%) and confidence in surgical knowledge (80%), as well as confidence in practical skills, knowledge about surgical careers/lifestyle, mentorship opportunity, and research involvement.ConclusionStudent SIGs make a unique contribution to early medical student experience through positive effect on promoting surgical careers. They target relevant metrics such as surgical knowledge and confidence that are known to influence surgical career choice in the modern surgical landscape.

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Systematic review of the efficacy and purpose of student surgical interest groups

Murphy,

Chao,

Koea

et al. 2023

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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“…Through in‐person conferences, Sydney‐based leadership seminars and surgical workshops, the ASSA has successfully achieved its vision to support surgical education, foster student interest in surgery, and create a culture of collaboration amongst surgical societies. As the COVID‐19 pandemic presented a variety of unforeseen challenges to the medical profession, student organizations across the world were required to adapt to the content and delivery of activities 3 . The pandemic posed significant challenges for the ASSA to continue promoting a pre‐vocational interest in surgery for Australian and New Zealand medical students and required innovative strategies to continue delivering educational opportunities.…”

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“…As the COVID‐19 pandemic presented a variety of unforeseen challenges to the medical profession, student organizations across the world were required to adapt to the content and delivery of activities. 3 The pandemic posed significant challenges for the ASSA to continue promoting a pre‐vocational interest in surgery for Australian and New Zealand medical students and required innovative strategies to continue delivering educational opportunities. This need to adopt alternative approaches provided an opportunity for innovation and embracing technology to overcome COVID‐19 related restrictions to continue achieving the goals for ASSA.…”

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The Australasian Students' Surgical Association: organizational growth amidst the challenges of the COVID‐19 pandemic

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Banker

Blackwood

et al. 2022

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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Evolving challenges of leadership in surgery to improve inclusivity, representation, and well-being

Mishra,

Kovoor,

Gupta

et al. 2023

British Journal of Surgery

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Background Leadership is a complex and demanding process crucial to maintaining quality in surgical systems of care. Once an autocratic practice, modern-day surgical leaders must demonstrate inclusivity, flexibility, emotional competence, team-building, and a multidisciplinary approach. The complex healthcare environment challenges those in leadership positions. The aim of this narrative review was to consolidate the major challenges facing surgeons today and to suggest evidence-based strategies to support surgical leaders. Methods Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, and Ovid databases were searched to review literature on the challenges faced by surgical leaders. The commonly identified areas that compromise inclusivity and productive leadership practices were consolidated into 10 main subheadings. Further research was conducted using the aforementioned databases to outline the importance of addressing such challenges, and to consolidate evidence-based strategies to resolve them. Results The importance of increasing representation of marginalized groups in leadership positions, including women, ethnic groups, the queer community, and ageing professionals, has been identified by surgical colleges in many countries. Leaders must create a collegial environment with proactive, honest communication and robust reporting pathways for victims of workplace harassment. The retention of diverse, empowering, and educating leaders relies on equitable opportunities, salaries, recognition, and support. Thus, it is important to implement formal training and mentorship, burnout prevention, conflict management, and well-being advocacy. Conclusion There are two aspects to addressing challenges facing surgical leadership; improving advocacy by and for leaders. Systems must be designed to support surgical leaders through formal education and training, meaningful mentorship programmes, and well-being advocacy, thus enabling them to proactively and productively advocate and care for their patients, colleagues, and professional communities.

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Australasian Students' Surgical Association: Leadership, Perseverance and Progress through SARS‐CoV‐2

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Systematic review of the efficacy and purpose of student surgical interest groups

Systematic review of the efficacy and purpose of student surgical interest groups

The Australasian Students' Surgical Association: organizational growth amidst the challenges of the COVID‐19 pandemic

Evolving challenges of leadership in surgery to improve inclusivity, representation, and well-being

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