Who's training tomorrow's pediatric surgeons? A global review of pediatric surgery postgraduate training programs in low- and middle-income countries

Key Points

• Postgraduate training programs in pediatric surgery vary significantly across low- and middle-income countries, revealing crucial gaps.
• The review identifies several challenges faced by these programs, including limited resources and inconsistent training standards.
• Observational analysis reveals that many programs lack structured curricula and sufficient mentorship opportunities for trainees.
• Such disparities may hinder the quality of pediatric surgical care provided in regions where it's desperately needed.