The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon
Bridging the Gap: Exploring Factors Influencing Medical Students' Interest in Cardiac Surgery in Africa.
Samuel Ghislain Junior Fodop, Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal, Achanga BillSmith Anyinkeng, Achumbom Haggai Akumbom, Asogwa Chukwuebuka, Edward Majani, Emmanuel Chileshe Phiri, Abuelgasim Mohamed, Marwah SaedAli Emhemed, Adenuga Favour Demilade, Kabelo Paile, Sheriffdeen Adebowale Lawal, Michelle van der Heiden, Clarence Pingpoh
Published: 202510.1055/a-2724-5166
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) facing a severe shortage of cardiac surgeons (0.12 per million people) and limited access to cardiac surgical care. This study e…
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