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Review
. 2023 Feb;39(1):73-78.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2022.08.004.

The Underrepresented Minority in Hand Surgery: Challenges and Strategy for Success

Marvin Dingle  1 , Michael G Galvez  2
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The Underrepresented Minority in Hand Surgery: Challenges and Strategy for Success

Marvin Dingle et al. Hand Clin. 2023 Feb.

Abstract

Hand surgery is a subspecialty that requires additional fellowship training after a primary residency; a long and competitive journey to achieve success. An underrepresented in medicine (UIM) student's journey to becoming a hand surgeon in the United States adds another level of challenge given several defined obstacles. Despite the lack of representation, the chances of becoming a hand surgeon are difficult but not impossible. A comprehensive strategy for an UIM student to become a hand surgeon is outlined in detail.

Keywords: Diversity; Hand surgery; Underrepresented minority.

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