Residents and clinical fellows are a vulnerable group of surgeons given the specific role they play in the surgical team. The current generation of surgical residents and fellows are completing their medical education and training at a time of massive social change. During this time, the importance of mentorship, allyship, and sponsorship can often make or break experiences for trainees. In this AIS channel session, we explore the challenges and solutions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion for surgical trainees as they navigate surgical training.
Clinical Background
Welcome & Introduction – Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA), Dr. Yewande Alimi (USA) and Dr. Julia Coleman (USA)
The importance of role models: Mentorship and Sponsorship addressing challenges of women in surgery – Dr. Anne Fabrizio (Israel)
Intentional Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Trainees in Surgery – Dr. Jad Abdelsattar (USA)
Taking Action: How Trainee-Driven DEI initiatives can have a powerful impact – Dr Allison Martin (USA)
Diversity as the new non-technical surgical skill for surgeon - Dr. Luis Felipe Cabrera Vargas (Colombia)
Technique Description
The Why, How, and lessons learned of Cultural Complications – Dr. Chelsea Harris (USA)
Discussion and closing remarks – All faculty moderated by Dr. Yewande Alimi (USA) and Dr. Julia Coleman (USA)
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