Academic global surgery programs most frequently emphasize competencies in equity, research, systems strengthening, and leadership¶

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q2 i? Across 77 included data sources, programs most frequently emphasized competencies in equity, research, systems strengthening, and leadership. → Zolo Yvan 2026

Evidence¶

Zolo Yvan 2026¶

Zolo Yvan, Mulwafu Wakisa, David Dalle Ulrich, Maswime Salome. (2026). Academic Competencies in Academic Global Surgery: A Scoping Review. ANZ Journal of Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70384

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Scoping review of 77 data sources describing academic global surgery programs, analyzed thematically. The review reports that programs most frequently emphasized competencies in "equity, research, systems strengthening, and leadership".

"Programs most frequently emphasized competencies in equity, research, systems strengthening, and leadership, with additional focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, ethics, and policy."

Discussion¶

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