Esteban Aguayo, Jacob Dixon, Jukes Namm, Peyman Benharash
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Abstract
Surgical training in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with a shift from the traditional model-general surgery followed by specialized fellowships-to integrated residency programs that offer early specialization. This shift has sparked debate over the impact on surgical competency, training efficiency, and outcomes. Proponents of integrated training highlight benefits such as earlier specialization, increased procedural volume, enhanced technical skills, and improved mentorship and research opportunities. However, critics argue that bypassing a comprehensive general surgery foundation can result in diminished surgical breadth, increased reliance on consultants, and decreased exposure to critical surgical experiences-potentially impacting both trainee development and general surgery programs. This manuscript explores the historical context, comparative advantages, and limitations of both training paradigms.
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The American Surgeon is a monthly peer-reviewed publication published by the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Its area of concentration is clinical general surgery, as defined by the content areas of the American Board of Surgery: alimentary tract (including bariatric surgery), abdomen and its contents, breast, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, solid organ transplantation, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology (including head and neck surgery), trauma and emergency surgery, and vascular surgery.
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