Timing of exposure and student-perceived stereotypes are significant determinants in a medical student's decision to pursue a surgical profession. Inherent bias exists within the application and evaluation process, lack of access to resources, and potentially weak early STEM education in communities of color.

The cost of underwriting one workshop is $2500. These workshops are only possible through donations and grants. Every donation will enable us to host workshops, build mentorship programs, and provide valuable resources for those under-represented in medicine, specifically orthopedic surgery.