Advancing Inclusive Excellence in Pediatric Surgery: A National Longitudinal Mentorship Program

Abstract

The Alliance of Pediatric Surgeons Growing and Advancing Representation (APGAR) was created to systematically expand mentorship and sponsorship for learners historically underrepresented in pediatric surgery. We implemented a structured, multi-tiered mentorship model that includes participants from high school through attending pediatric surgeons. We report the conceptual framework, development, and implementation of APGAR’s pilot programming, participants’ perspectives, and short-term impact.

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