Black medical students in Canada face barriers to surgical careers due to lack of mentorship, problematic admission criteria, and microaggressions.

A new study reveals that few Black medical students are pursuing careers in surgery in Canada due to lack of mentorship, problematic admission criteria, and racist microaggressions during training. This issue highlights inequitable access to surgical training and the importance of a diverse workforce for good patient care, according to researchers from St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto medical school.