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This work evaluates the state of education on female genital mutilation in U.S. medical schools and assesses student interest.

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This work evaluates the state of education on female genital mutilation in U.S. medical schools and assesses student interest.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey of medical students in the U.S.
Assessed prior exposure to FGM education and perceived benefit of training.
Analyzed data frequencies and associations with demographics.
173 students participated, with 83.2% reporting no formal FGM education.
91.3% expressed interest in training on FGM.
68.2% felt education would benefit them as physicians.

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Cross-sectional survey shows medical students support formal training on female genital mutilation, indicating a need for curriculum changes.

Briana M. Barns (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey shows medical students support formal training on female genital mutilation, indicating a need for curriculum changes.