A preparation guide for surgical resident and student rotations to underserved regions.
Interest in global health among surgical residents and medical students is growing. There are numerous opportunities worldwide for both short- and long-term experiences. In order to maximize the learning potential, the authors present a practical guide for residents and students to prepare for a surgical visit, elective, rotation, or mission to an underserved region. The following steps will be outlined:
Jeffrey J
JJ
Leow
Reinou S
RS
Groen
T Peter
TP
Kingham
Kathleen M
KM
Casey
Mark A
MA
Hardy
Adam L
AL
Kushner
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