Could you be a surgeon? A Toronto program wants racialized students to consider the career

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A program that gives under-served Toronto high school students the chance to experience life as a surgeon continues to grow. "The Next Surgeon" launched last year with the goal of diversifying the health-care system. Launched by Toronto Community Housing (TCH) and the Unity Health Toronto hospital network, the program invites high school students who live in TCH buildings to study cardiac surgery for a semester. TCH selects the candidates, and the students participate in a multi-week hands-on program, consisting of workshops, interactive sessions, and mentorship opportunities. They're also given guidance to help them navigate their future educational journeys. ADVERTISEMENT "We want the heart surgery teams to reflect the patients we serve, the communities that we serve, and the communities we serve are very diverse," said Dr. Bobby Yanagawa, founder of the program and division head of cardiac surgery at St. Michael's Hospital. Pilot project invites Toronto Community Housing's high scho

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Could you be a surgeon? A Toronto program wants racialized students to consider the career

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