Table 5 Survey responses from SIG members
Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|
I attended more than 50% of the events | 3.32 | 1.09 |
I had an interest in pursuing surgery prior to joining the SIG | 3.31 | 1.09 |
Skills workshops increased my confidence and competence in basic surgical techniques | 3.89 | 0.70 |
SIG provided opportunities to gain more exposure to the OR | 3.25 | 0.94 |
SIG promoted and supplemented the surgical teaching I received in medical school | 3.63 | 0.76 |
SIG increased my interest in surgical management of diseases | 3.51 | 0.81 |
SIG promoted collaboration between students interested in surgery | 3.48 | 0.71 |
SIG helped me prepare for surgical block exams | 2.89 | 0.56 |
SIG increased my interest in pursuing a surgical specialty | 3.50 | 0.79 |
SIG helped me narrow my interest in various surgical disciplines | 2.98 | 0.80 |
SIG helped foster connections and mentorship between students and surgery residents and staff | 3.39 | 0.83 |
I prefer to learn from senior medical students or resident doctors over staff surgeons | 3.23 | 0.91 |
Events held by our SIG to be held at times that were accessible to junior medical students | 4.05 | 0.60 |
I felt the environment of SIG was comfortable enough to learn and ask questions without judgment | 4.02 | 0.60 |
Overall the SIG helped me prepare for a future in surgery | 3.41 | 0.61 |
SIG provided opportunities to discuss work and lifestyle factors with surgical residents and staff | 3.88 | 0.75 |