Improving Medical Student Recruitment into Plastic Surgery: Pairing Orphaned Medical Students with Sister Mentorship Programs

Sasson, Daniel C; Shah, Nikhil D.; Reddy, Narainsai K.; Yuksel, Selcen S.; Gosain, Arun K.

doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000007953

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“…Fostering educational and mentorship opportunities within plastic surgery remains a large challenge for many medical schools. 11 Our study highlights the role that PSIGs play in providing medical students the opportunity to interact with plastic surgery faculty, seek mentorship, become involved in research, and learn more about the field through various educational opportunities. Additionally, the benefits of medical school interest groups have been well documented in other surgical subspecialties.…”

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Impact and Implementation of Plastic Surgery Interest Groups: National Survey of Plastic Surgery Interest Group Leadership

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Background: Plastic surgery interest groups (PSIGs) provide an invaluable opportunity to enhance medical students’ exposure to and knowledge of plastic surgery. Despite this, there have been no studies that provide information on the formation of these groups as well as the aspects that make for a productive PSIG. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed by email via RedCAP to US medical students who hold leadership positions within their medical school's PSIG. Participants were asked baseline medical school information, the structure of their interest group, and perspectives on the most impactful and challenging components of their interest group. Results: Sixteen members (27.6%) of PSIG leadership completed the survey. Eighty percent reported having a membership of greater than 20 students. Fifty percent of the PSIGs were led by advisors who were medical school or hospital-affiliated faculty. Sixty-nine percent of groups were allocated a predetermined amount of money to fund activities and events throughout the academic year. Based on member feedback, groups reported that interactions with plastic surgery faculty, mentorship opportunities, and research opportunities were the most impactful and beneficial components of their PSIG. Forty-four percent reported that the biggest challenge faced by their PSIG was having a small active member group, followed by a lack of funding. Conclusion: Our study provides an in-depth look at the current structure and impact of PSIGs in the United States. It also provides a framework for medical schools that wish to start a PSIG and suggestions for established groups who wish to revitalize their PSIG structure.

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Impact and Implementation of Plastic Surgery Interest Groups: National Survey of Plastic Surgery Interest Group Leadership

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“…The permanent replacement of away rotations and interviews with virtual options requires acknowledgment and remediation of the disproportionate effect this would have on orphaned and international medical students. 3 We suggest a further emphasis on program involvement in American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons' virtual webinars to ensure an opportunity for prospective applicants and programs to interact with one another. Furthermore, if interviews remain virtual, the Association of American Medical Colleges will need to consider limiting the number of interviews an applicant accepts to avoid further interview disparity.…”

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Reply: COVID-19: Perspectives from Students Pursuing Plastic Surgery

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2021

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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“…Another applicant-targeted resource, the "Doctority: Plastic Surgery" podcast, interviews plastic surgery residents about their respective programs, and it can be used to prepare for interviews and gain insight about program culture. 3 While virtual subinternships were offered last year, it is yet to be determined whether they will be available now that in-person away rotations are available. Thus, applicants should consider reaching out to programs of interest individually to participate in virtual didactics or grand rounds.…”

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“…We believe that the ease of access to virtual resources will help engage students who have experienced barriers to meaningful plastic surgery exposure. 3 Increased accessibility to grand rounds, novel plastic surgery–specific podcasts, and opportunities for a virtual curriculum can each give medical students new and easy options to learn more about the plastic surgery community.…”

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