International Surgery Electives During General Surgery Residency: A 9-Year Experience at an Independent Academic Center

International experiences are an increasingly emphasized feature of general surgery residency programs. In 2008, an international elective (IE) was implemented for general surgery residents at our institution. This effort was augmented by the establishment of a pathway for formal approval of IEs by the American Board of Surgery and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in 2012.
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research