Publications by authors named "Alisha C Heximer"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates why fewer medical students are choosing to become surgeons, focusing on the experiences of surgical interns facing discouragement.
- Interviews with 24 surgical interns revealed that discouragement primarily comes from family, friends, and medical professionals, with three main themes identified: negative perceptions of surgeons, the sacrifices involved in surgical careers, and sexism within the field.
- The findings emphasize how prevalent these discouragements are and suggest that improving comments and perceptions from current surgeons could enhance the appeal of surgical careers for future interns.
