ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2025
Perceptions of Achievability, Representation, and Access to Plastic Surgery Training and Mentorship Among Medical Students.
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Abstract
Background: As the path to pursuing a career in plastic surgery becomes increasingly competitive, the intentional promotion of the success of medical students from all backgrounds is critical. This study investigated medical students' perceptions of the field of plastic surgery and beliefs on their ability to pursue a career within it. Methods: A survey was distributed through the Recruitment of Accomplished & Diverse Medical Student Applicants into Plastic Surgery program, inquiring of medical students' demographics, metrics of academic achievement, and perceptions of the field of plastic surgery using the Likert scale. Results: Among 178 medical students, White and high-income respondents reported greater familiarity with the field of plastic surgery ( Conclusions: Medical students' demographic and educational backgrounds are associated with their perceptions of achievability of, representation in, and access to plastic surgery. This provides insight into the perceived barriers and potential areas of intervention to enable students from all backgrounds to achieve their goal of becoming plastic surgeons.
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