Sculpting the good surgeon or excising the bad one: How clinical teachers could perpetuate attrition in surgical residency programmes.

Introduction: Attrition in surgical residencies remains a significant issue, with traditional research focusing mainly on individual and programme factors. This study explores the role of clinical teachers (CTs) in influencing attrition rates. CTs are essential in moulding residents' training, serving both as enablers of workplace learning and guardians of their medical fields.