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Next Gen of Surgery Builds Future Doctors | Buffalo News
Facing a nationwide doctor shortage, the University of Rochester Medical Center is turning to high school students with its “Next Gen of Surgery” program — a six-week hands-on internship teaching suturing, CPR, and emergency response skills. Designed to spark passion for medicine amid an aging population and critical staffing gaps, the initiative has exploded in popularity, growing from eight to over sixty applicants in just four years. Past participants are already heading to medical school — proving this isn’t just inspiration, it’s a pipeline to future healthcare heroes. Listen in…
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