Forty girls from 23 New Mexico high schools were selected to take part in the program. They performed a number of surgical simulations to correct scoliosis deformity, fix a broken wrist and repair a broken leg. Orthopedic physicians from UNM Health Sciences Center helped lead the program.
The Perry Initiative is a nonprofit that aims to inspire young women to be leaders in the fields of orthopedic surgery and engineering.
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