Navigating the Path to Surgery: A Systematic Review of Early Surgical Exposure Programs for Preclerkship Medical Students in North America

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Systematic review evaluates early surgical exposure programs' influence on surgical skill development and specialty choice.

Increased interest in surgical careers observed across 8 of 12 studies, with early exposure enhancing specialty choice.
Participation in early surgical exposure programs led to improved perceptions of surgery and greater confidence in skills.
This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, synthesizing data from 14 studies across North American medical schools.
Integration of early surgical exposure programs can inform career decisions and address surgical workforce needs.

Gervais et al. (2025) studied this question.

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