Under-represented medical students perceive surgery clerkship differently

Under-represented students in medicine (URIM) perceive the surgery clerkship differently compared to non-URIM students, according to a study of 235 medical students between 2019 and 2021. URIM students were less likely to see surgical residents and faculty as positive role models, while non-URIM students more often agreed that residents and faculty demonstrated positive patient care. However, both groups had similar qualitative evaluations on the strengths and weaknesses of the clerkship, highlighting the importance of integration, teaching, and valuing students to improve their experience and increase diversity in surgical training.