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Surgeons Make the Case for Authenticity in Surgical Training

April 14, 2026

Historically, the mark of a great surgical residency program has been its emphasis on promoting clinical excellence and, more recently, resident well-being. Today, a new measure of greatness is surfacing: programs that promote “authenticity,” meaning those that enable residents to align their personal values with their professional behaviors. Learn more about the case for authenticity from the authors of a recently released JACS viewpoint article.

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