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The Impact of Surgical Outreach on Trainee Education: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Touching Hands

Abstract

PURPOSE: The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Touching Hands Project was created to provide essential hand care to underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to characterize the educational benefits of participation among United States (US) hand surgery trainees. METHODS: A web-based survey was distributed to all US trainees who participated in the Touching Hands trip to San Pedro Sula, Honduras …

Authors

Pflug EM; Retrouvey H; Lockwood WC; Katarincic JA; Leversedge FJ; Lauder A

Journal

The Journal Of Hand Surgery, Vol. 50, No. 11, pp. 1406.e1–1406.e5

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

11 2025

DOI

10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.12.013

ISSN

0363-5023