Advancing Inclusive Excellence in Pediatric Surgery: A National Longitudinal Mentorship Program
Topic overview
APGAR is a national mentorship initiative designed to increase diversity in pediatric surgery by providing structured support for underrepresented learners across all career stages, from high school to attending surgeon. This article describes the program's framework, implementation strategy, and early outcomes from pilot participants.
Key takeaways
- APGAR creates a multi-tiered mentorship pipeline spanning high school to attending surgeon level for underrepresented learners.
- Structured sponsorship and mentorship can systematically address diversity gaps in pediatric surgery training pathways.
- Early-career engagement (high school onward) is critical for building a diverse pediatric surgery workforce.
- National longitudinal mentorship programs require intentional framework design to sustain participant engagement and measure impact.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Advancing Inclusive Excellence in Pediatric Surgery: A National Longitudinal Mentorship Program. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-05-22. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10486?via_space=staycurrentmd
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