Hypothesis Current demographic patterns and lifestyle factors of general surgery residents
may contribute to recent changes in recruitment patterns. Design Survey addressing the …

BACKGROUND: Available evidence indicates that there will be a general surgical workforce
shortage in the future. METHODS: A 21-question survey instrument was mailed to all …

Background. A significant problem facing American surgery today is the lack of participation
from women and minorities. In 1995 and 1996, 15.1 and 15.8% of United States general …

Postgraduate training in general surgery has long been considered highly competitive,
respected, and arduous, but a highly rewarding career selection. Recently, however …

BACKGROUND: After completing general surgery residency, surgeons may seek focused
additional education or fellowships. Longterm data describing the characteristics of …

In the past decade, the number of women medical students has equaled or exceeded the
number of men. Despite this growth, women continue to be persistently and substantially …

ATRENDOFDIMINISHINGINTEREST for careers in General Surgery is evident among senior
medical students graduating from American schools of medicine. This trend has the potential …

Objective: To survey the concerns of surgical residents in New England and to determine
whether similarities or differences exist based on gender. Design/Setting: A survey was …

BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, interest in general surgery careers has declined and
the number of female medical school graduates has increased. This study was performed to …

Although a few surgical residents do leave the surgical field, little research has been done
into the eventual whereabouts of all surgical residents. We undertook this follow-up to find …