The Joy of Being a Surgeon - How to Generate Enthusiasm in Undergraduate Medical Education - A Local Example: The "Göttinger Aufschneidertag"

Abstract

Offering a full-day program including practical courses and the possibility of direct exchange between medical students and university teachers, the "Göttinger Aufschneidertag" was launched to generate enthusiasm for surgery. Workshops comprising four surgical disciplines enable participants to gain insight into the craft of surgery. The program aims to create interest in surgery among medical students at an early point of their studies and to make them enjoy their profession.