Table 1 Pre- and post-course Questionnaire Results

I am interested in pursuing a surgical career

3.5

4

Z=-2.18, p = 0.03

I have been given the opportunity to explore my career interests through medical school

3

4

Z=-1.94, p = 0.05

I have been to a surgical theatre

5

5

Z=-0.81, p = 0.41

I have had the opportunity to be involved in research on a surgical topic

2

2

Z=-1.76, p = 0.08

I have had the opportunity to attend surgical courses and/or conferences

3

3.5

Z=-2.99, p = 0.003

I have been able to attend surgical talks/ lectures (including online talks) outside of mandatory education by the medical school

4

4

Z=-0.72, p = 0.47

I am confident in scrubbing up in theatre

4

4

Z=-2.30, p = 0.02

I am confident in assisting in theatre

2.5

3

Z=-1.67, p = 0.09

I am confident in speaking to surgeons

3

4

Z=-3.23, p = 0.001

I am confident in understanding what is happening during an operation

3

4

Z=-3.75, p = 0.000

I have considered a career in surgery

4

4

Z = 0.33, p = 0.739

I feel well informed regarding the different specialties which exist in surgery

2.5

4

Z=-3.87, p = 0.000

I feel well informed regarding the steps I can take as a medical student to develop a surgical portfolio

2

5

Z=-3.99, p = 0.000

I believe online learning is a useful tool to supplement learning at medical school

4

4

Z=-2.673, p = 0.008

Online learning courses are suitable way to develop my interest in surgery

4

4

Z=-0.447, p = 0.655