Introduction to the Contemporary Assessment and Recommendations to Enhance Surgical Education and Training

Objective:Provide reports of the Blue Ribbon II Subcommittees.Background:The Blue Ribbon Committee II (BRC II) was a panel of 67 experts selected on the basis of experience and leadership in surgical education and training.Methods:It was organized into subcommittees, each of which was asked to prepare a manuscript on their findings and recommendations. The BRC II Subcommittees were: Blue Ribbon Committee 1 Review and Assessment, Surgical Workforce, Medical Student Education, Work Life Integration, Resident Education, Goals, Structure and Financing of Training, Education Support and Faculty Development, Research Training, and Educational Technology and Assessment. BRC II used the Delphi approach with consensus defined as equal to or greater than 80% and identified and recommended 31 priorities for surgical education in 2024.Results:The initial findings were presented to a general surgery and related specialty resident and fellow focus group for comments and written feedback, and they were asked to prepare a manuscript as well.Conclusions:The reports of the Subcommittees of the BRC II provide an assessment and key recommendations concerning surgical education and training in 2024.