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Maru JA, Carvajal ND, de Alba Campomanes AG, Parikh N, Ashraf DC, Kersten RC, Winn BJ, Vagefi MR, Grob SR. Perceived Barriers to Increasing Diversity within Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Physician diversity is limited in ophthalmology and oculofacial plastic surgery. Determination of barriers within the application process for oculofacial plastic surgery may help target efforts to improve the recruitment of underrepresented groups. This study aimed to illuminate perceived barriers to increasing diversity in oculofacial plastic surgery trainees, according to the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellows and fellowship program directors (FPDs).
Methods During the month of February 2021, we sent surveys out to 54 current oculofacial plastic surgery fellows and 56 FPDs at 56 oculofacial plastic surgery programs recognized by the ASOPRS nationwide using a 15-question Qualtrics survey.
Results Sixty-three individuals (57%) responded to the survey: 34 fellows (63%) and 29 FPDs (52%). Eighty-eight percent of fellows and 68% of FPDs identified as non-underrepresented in medicine (UiM). Forty-four percent of fellows and 25% of FPDs identified as men. FPDs most commonly noted, “Not enough minorities applying to our program” and “The objective data (Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program score, United States Medical Licensing Examination Step scores, clinical honors, Alpha Omega Alpha status, letter of recommendation) for minority applicants often do not meet the threshold required to offer an interview or to be ranked to match” as barriers. Among fellows, the lowest-rated considerations when applying to oculofacial plastic surgery were “Racially/ethnically diverse faculty” and “Perceptions of minority candidates by fellowship programs,” whereas “Likelihood of matching in program of choice” was ranked highest in considerations. Fellows identifying as men indicated greater concern for “Financial factors related to fellowship (e.g., loans, salary, cost of living, or cost of interviewing)” compared to fellows identifying as women who noted greater concern for “Program or preceptor acceptance of starting or having a family during fellowship.”
Conclusion Responses from FPDs suggest that efforts focused on recruiting and supporting diverse students to medicine and ophthalmology, mentoring applicants interested in oculofacial plastic surgery, and restructuring the application process to decrease bias, may improve diversity within the subspecialty. The lack of UiM representation in this study, 6% fellows and 7.4% FPDs identified as UiM, shows both the stark underrepresentation and the need for further research into this topic.
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- Johsias A. Maru
- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Ophthalmology Section, Surgical Service, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Investigation of Fellowship Leadership in Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Oncology. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2022; 6:01979360-202206000-00006. [PMID: 35696309 PMCID: PMC9191358 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Aguwa UT, Aguwa CJ, Onor GI, Srikumaran D, Canner J, Knight OJ, Green LK, Woreta F. Racial and Ethnic Diversity Within U.S. Residencies: Trends from 2011 to 2019. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2022; 79:587-594. [PMID: 35153146 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Examine trends in the proportion of underrepresented minority (URM) residents from 2011 to 2019 across all specialties and investigate differences between surgical and non-surgical specialties. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING N/A. PARTICIPANTS The authors extracted data on the proportion of URM residents in all specialties from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education yearly reports. RESULTS There was a statistically significant decline in the proportion of URM residents in surgical specialties (p < 0.01) from 2011 (9.9%) to 2019 (9.1%) and a significant increase in the proportion of URM residents in non-surgical specialties (p < 0.01) from 2011 (9.6%) to 2019 (10.2%). CONCLUSIONS This study emphasizes the need to increase recruitment of URMs in medicine, especially in surgical specialties. Findings from this study can inform much-needed initiatives to address barriers to entry for diverse applicants within specialties that lack diversity and have shown minimal improvement over time.
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- Ugochi T Aguwa
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins Surgery Center for Outcomes Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Krieger Eye Institute, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Mortman RJ, Gu A, Berger P, Choudhury S, Bernstein SA, Stake S, Fassihi SC, Thakkar SC, Campbell JC. Do Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Web Sites Address Diversity and Inclusion? HSS J 2022; 18:235-239. [PMID: 35645639 PMCID: PMC9096992 DOI: 10.1177/15563316211037661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Orthopedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties. Other medical specialties have employed diversity-related initiatives to increase the number of students underrepresented in medicine (URM). Furthermore, with the suspension of visiting student rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical students used residency program Web sites as a main source of program-specific information. Aims/Purpose The purpose of this study was to measure the extent to which orthopedic surgery residency program Web sites describe diversity and inclusion initiatives. Methods The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) was used to identify U.S. orthopedic surgery residency programs. The programs' Web sites were reviewed, and data on commitments to diversity and inclusion were collected. Descriptive statistics of these data were generated. Results There were 192 residency programs identified and 3 were excluded from the analysis due to lack of Web sites. Of the remaining 189 residency program Web sites, only 55 (29.10%) contained information on diversity and inclusion. Information on a commitment to improving diversity and inclusion was the most prevalent data point found among program Web sites, although it was found on only 15% of program Web sites. Conclusion Orthopedic surgery residency programs rarely address topics related to diversity and inclusion on their program Web sites. An emphasis on opportunities for URM students and initiatives related to diversity and inclusion on program Web sites may improve URM outreach and serve as one method for increasing URM matriculation into orthopedic surgery.
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- Ryan J. Mortman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital
Plaza, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery, Adult Reconstruction Division, Columbia, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George
Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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Burks CA, Russell TI, Goss D, Ortega G, Randolph GW, Varvares MA, Brown DJ, Gray ST, Bergmark RW. Strategies to Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Surgical Workforce: A State of the Art Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 166:1182-1191. [PMID: 35439084 DOI: 10.1177/01945998221094461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate strategies to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the surgical workforce among trainees and faculty across surgical specialties. DATA SOURCES Embase, OVID/Medline, and Web of Science Core Collection. REVIEW METHODS A review of US-based, peer-reviewed articles examining the effect of targeted strategies on racial and ethnic diversity in the surgical workforce was conducted from 2000 to 2020 with the PRISMA checklist and STROBE tool. Studies without an outlined strategy and associated outcomes were excluded. Eleven studies met inclusion criteria and were completed in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. CONCLUSIONS Efforts to increase exposure to surgery through internship programs and required clerkships with efforts to improve mentorship were common (6 of 11 [54.5%] and 3 of 11 [27.3%] studies, respectively). Three (27.3%) studies aimed to diversify the recruitment and selection process for the residency match and faculty hiring, and 2 (18.2%) aimed to increase representation among trainees, faculty, and leadership through holistic review processes paired with departmental commitment. Outcome metrics included surgical residency applications for individuals underrepresented in medicine, interview and match rates, faculty hiring, measures of a successful academic surgical career, and leadership representation. All strategies were successful in increasing diversity in the surgical workforce. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE A convincing yet limited body of literature exists to describe strategies and outcomes that address racial and ethnic diversity in the surgical workforce. While future inquiry is needed to move this field of interest forward, the evidence presented provides a framework for surgical residency programs/departments to develop approaches to increase racial and ethnic diversity.
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- Ciersten A Burks
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Center for Surgery and Public Health and Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health and Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Surgery and Public and Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Center for Surgery and Public Health and Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society: Past, Present, and Future. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:344-349. [PMID: 34928876 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-01129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Officially chartered in 1998, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) is a multicultural society dedicated to improving the diversity of the orthopaedic surgeon workforce and ending disparities in musculoskeletal health care. The purpose of this article is to discuss why an organization such as the JRGOS was needed within the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and highlight the key figures in orthopaedic history who supported the formation of the JRGOS. It also highlights the present efforts of the JRGOS, which include mentorship of Black, indigenous people of color medical students, residents and fellows in training, and support of research related to disparities in musculoskeletal care. As the JRGOS enters its third decade of existence, additional partnerships with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, AALOS, Orthopaedic Diversity Leadership Consortium, RJOS, Nth Dimensions, BWOS, and industry will help to realize the dream of making the orthopaedic workforce as diverse as the United States.
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Iguina-González E, Olivella G, Ramos-Vicente A, Fantauzzi A, Dávila A, Mangual D, Torres-Lugo NJ, Ramos G, Ramírez N, Otero-López A, Dávila-Parrilla A. Orthopedic Provider Gender Preference Among Patients in an Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program of a Hispanic American Community. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS (NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.) 2022; 3:345-350. [PMID: 35415717 PMCID: PMC8994432 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2021.0126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Background There are limited data regarding the gender preferences of Hispanic Americans when selecting their orthopedic surgeon. This study aimed to evaluate the gender preferences of Hispanic Americans when choosing a physician as their orthopedic provider. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered to all consecutive Hispanic American patients treated at the outpatient orthopedic clinics of a tertiary medical center in Puerto Rico between October 4, 2019 and March 4, 2020. Sociodemographic status and opinion of gender preference in orthopedic surgery were assessed and analyzed between female and male respondents. Results A total of 628 surveys were completed. There were 343 (54.6%) females and 285 (45.4%) males with an average age of 51.0 ± 13.0 years. A significantly higher portion of female respondents was widowed (p = 0.01), had a higher educational level (p = 0.02), were unemployed (p = 0.01), and had a lower individual annual income salary (p = 0.04); when compared with males. Most of the respondents had no gender preference (91.1% = 572/628) for an orthopedic provider. Among those with a gender preference, 5.1% (32/628) preferred a male surgeon, and 3.8% (24/628) preferred a female surgeon. No significant difference was found between male and female respondents in the opinion of an orthopedic provider. Conclusions This study illustrates that Hispanic Americans have no gender preference when choosing an orthopedic provider. Therefore, patient preference should not be considered a factor contributing to women's under-representation in our orthopedic surgery training program. Our findings may also assist future studies in search of other indications attributed to the under-representation of females in this field.
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- Elena Iguina-González
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayaguez Medical Center, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Mendiola M, Modest AM, Huang GC. An Inside Look: Qualitative Study of Underrepresented in Medicine Recruitment Strategies used by OB-GYN Program Directors. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2022; 79:383-388. [PMID: 34896052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Since 2019, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has mandated that all residency programs develop initiatives to recruit underrepresented in medicine (URiM) applicants to increase diversity among physicians. The literature has described a variety of recruitment strategies, but the underlying viewpoints of leaders most responsible for these efforts have not been characterized. We aimed to describe the experience and perspective of program directors around URiM recruitment. METHODS We conducted a qualitative analysis of 14 semi-structured interviews with OB-GYN program directors recruited electronically about their perspectives on URiM recruitment between August 2018 and October 2019. We coded audio transcripts from these interviews in an independent and iterative fashion. Using inductive content analysis, we derived several themes. RESULTS Fourteen OB-GYN program directors participated. Themes arising from data included an acknowledgement of the contextual nature of diversity, which included not just race but also other forms of self-identity; the visual nature of recruitment efforts; the lack of consistent support for programs despite shared goals in workforce diversity; the imperative of upending traditional approaches to recruitment (e.g., undue emphasis on Step 1 scores); and finally, the prerequisites of a critical mass of URiM residents, faculty diversity and supportive culture for successful URiM recruitment. DISCUSSION Our findings shed light on the motivations and obstacles that program directors face in URiM recruitment, underscoring a need for more broad-based initiatives to ensure that society is served by a healthcare workforce reflecting the diversity of our patients.
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- Monica Mendiola
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Gordon AM, Conway CA, Sheth BK, Magruder ML, Vakharia RM, Levine WN, Razi AE. How Did Coronavirus-19 Impact the Expenses for Medical Students Applying to an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in 2020 to 2021? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:443-451. [PMID: 34913886 PMCID: PMC8846343 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orthopaedic surgery is one of the most competitive specialties for residency applicants. For the 2021 residency match, the coronavirus-19 pandemic introduced complexity for programs and applicants because away rotations were limited and in-person interviews were cancelled. This may have changed the landscape in terms of expenses for candidates in important ways, but this topic has been insufficiently studied. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES Given that in 2021, students did not attend away rotations and all interviews were held virtually, we asked (1) What were the financial savings associated with this change? (2) Was medical school geographic region associated with differences in expenses when applying to residency? METHODS A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis of the 2020 and 2021 Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency Dashboard database was performed. The data were derived from an online survey of a nationwide pool of applicants from 87% (123 of 141) of US allopathic medical schools upon conclusion of the match. The response percentage was 29% (521 of 1794). We believe this nationwide dataset represents the largest and most current data for this applicant group. Responses from applicants applying to orthopaedic surgery residency in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic application changes (2020) and during COVID-19 (2021) were queried and compared. After the orthopaedic surgery match, the database was evaluated for individual (application costs, away rotation expenses, and interview expenses) and total expenses for medical school seniors applying to orthopaedic surgery residency. Applicant characteristics were compared between application cycles. The 2020 to 2021 Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency Dashboard database had 521 responses (n = 263 in 2020 and n = 258 in 2021) from applicants applying to orthopaedic surgery residency. Demographic and applicant characteristics were comparable between application cycles. Median expenses are reported with percentile distributions and geographic comparisons. A Mann-Whitney U test or Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to determine whether there were statistically significant differences in expenses between years and between medical school regions at a p value threshold of < 0.05. RESULTS For all applicants, the median total expenses (USD 7250 versus USD 2250), application costs (USD 2250 versus USD 1750), away rotation expenses (USD 2750 versus USD 250), and interview expenses (USD 2250 versus USD 75) declined in 2021 compared with 2020 (all p < 0.001). The median total savings in expenses for all applicants in 2021 compared with 2020 was USD 5000. In 2021, median total expenses were lower in all geographic regions with the greatest savings from applicants in the West (USD 6000); in addition, the difference in median total expenses between the geographic region with the highest total expenses and the lowest total expenses was lower in the pandemic year than it was in the year prior (USD 1000 versus USD 1500; p < 0.001). In 2021, there were differences in total expenses between the Northeast (USD 1750), West (USD 1750), and Central (USD 2750) regions (p < 0.001). From 2020 to 2021, only application fees from Northeast applicants differed (USD 2250 versus USD 1250; p < 0.001). In 2020, interview expenses were not different between all regions (USD 2250 Northeast and West versus USD 2750 Central and South; p = 0.19); similarly in 2021, interview expenses were similar between all regions (USD 75 versus USD 75; p = 0.82). Finally, in 2020, Northeast (USD 3250) and Western (USD 3250) applicants spent more for away rotations than Southern (USD 2750) and Central (USD 2250) applicants (p = 0.01). In 2021, applicants from schools in the South (USD 250) and Central (USD 250) regions spent more than their counterparts (USD 0; p = 0.028). CONCLUSION In the COVID-19 application cycle, the median expenditures of orthopaedic residency candidates were USD 5000 lower than they were in the previous year; the difference can be attributed to the use of virtual interviews and the lack of away rotations. There are geographic implications, with applicants from Western United States medical schools potentially saving the most. Despite the financial savings during the 2021 match, further study related to the long-term success of the current application process (both for applicants and programs) is needed. The recommendation in May 2020 by the AOA Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) to limit the number of applications submitted by candidates with USMLE Step 1 scores greater than 235 did not result in any considerable decline in applications submitted or expenses. A better understanding of how differences in these expenses may influence our specialty's ability to attract socioeconomically diverse candidates would be important, and we need to explore perceived and actual financial obstacles to obtaining this diversity in the application process. Finally, avenues should be explored by program directors and chairpersons to reduce the expenses of the traditional application process while maintaining recruitment of top candidates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, economic analysis.
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- Adam M. Gordon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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How do orthopaedic surgery residency program websites feature diversity? An analysis of 187 orthopaedic surgery programs in the United States. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2022; 33:258-263. [PMID: 35685001 PMCID: PMC9173404 DOI: 10.1097/bco.0000000000001101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background The orthopaedic surgery residency program website represents a recruitment tool that can be used to demonstrate a program's commitment to diversity and inclusion to prospective applicants. The authors assessed how orthopaedic surgery residency programs demonstrated diversity and inclusion on their program websites and whether this varied based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, top-40 medical school affiliation, university affiliation, program size, or geographic region. Methods The authors evaluated 187 orthopaedic surgery residency program websites for the presence of 12 elements that represented program commitment to diversity and inclusion values, based on prior work and ACGME recommendations. Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to assess whether NIH funding and other program characteristics were associated with commitment to diversity and inclusion on affiliated residency websites. Results Orthopaedic surgery residency websites included a mean of 4.9 ± 2.1 diversity and inclusion elements, with 21% (40/187) featuring a majority (7+) of elements. Top 40 NIH funded programs (5.4 ± 2.0) did not have significantly higher website diversity scores when compared with nontop-40 programs (4.8 ± 2.1) (P = 0.250). University-based or affiliated programs (5.2 ± 2.0) had higher diversity scores when compared with community-based programs (3.6 ± 2.2) (P = 0.003). Conclusions Most orthopaedic surgery residency websites contained fewer than half of the diversity and inclusion elements studied, suggesting opportunities for further commitment to diversity and inclusion. Inclusion of diversity initiatives on program websites may attract more diverse applicants and help address gender and racial or ethnic disparities in orthopaedic surgery. Level of Evidence Level V.
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Devana SK, Solorzano C, Nwachukwu B, Jones KJ. Disparities in ACL Reconstruction: the Influence of Gender and Race on Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:1-9. [PMID: 34970713 PMCID: PMC8804118 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-021-09736-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common injury that has important clinical and economic implications. We aimed to review the literature to identify gender, racial and ethnic disparities in incidence, treatment, and outcomes of ACL injury. RECENT FINDINGS Females are at increased risk for ACL injury compared to males. Intrinsic differences such as increased quadriceps angle and increased posterior tibial slope may be contributing factors. Despite lower rates of injury, males undergo ACL reconstruction (ACLR) more frequently. There is conflicting evidence regarding gender differences in graft failure and ACL revision rates, but males demonstrate higher return to sport (RTS) rates. Females report worse functional outcome scores and have worse biomechanical metrics following ACLR. Direct evidence of racial and ethnic disparities is limited, but present. White athletes have greater risk of ACL injury compared to Black athletes. Non-White and Spanish-speaking patients are less likely to undergo ACLR after ACL tear. Black and Hispanic youth have greater surgical delay to ACLR, increased risk for loss to clinical follow-up, and less physical therapy sessions, thereby leading to greater deficits in knee extensor strength during rehabilitation. Hispanic and Black patients also have greater risk for hospital admission after ACLR, though this disparity is improving. Females have higher rates of ACL injury with inconclusive evidence on anatomic predisposition and ACL failure rate differences between genders. Recent literature has suggested inferior RTS and functional outcomes following ACLR in females. Though there is limited and mixed data on incidence and outcome differences between races and ethnic groups, recent studies suggest there may be disparities in those who undergo ACLR and time to treatment.
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- Sai K. Devana
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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Coffin MD, Collins CS, Dib AG, Matzkin EG, Gould SJ. A Plausible Pipeline to Diversifying Orthopaedics: Premedical Programming. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2022; 79:122-128. [PMID: 34353763 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether premedical programming can address the interest level and perception of barriers to women in orthopaedics held by female high school and medical students. DESIGN A thirteen-question paper-based survey was distributed among the high school and medical school participants prior to the January 2020 Perry Outreach Program and Medical Student Outreach Program. After a day of participation in mock procedures and speaker sessions, participants subsequently completed another survey of seven-questions. SETTING The Perry Outreach Program and Medical Student Outreach Program were conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. PARTICIPANTS Participants consisted of high school and medical school women hailing from the Birmingham metropolitan area, who had signed up for the Perry programs via email, outreach to local high schools, and social media interest pages. Participant sampling was stratified by race and level of education (high school vs. medical school). RESULTS A total of 36 women, 18 high school and 18 medical school, attended the Perry Initiative events and responded to the pre-event and post-event surveys. Before the Perry Initiative programs, all participants felt women faced more barriers than men in pursuing a career in orthopaedics. Participation in the Perry Initiative event increased average interest in orthopaedics by 28% among high school and 11% among medical school students. CONCLUSIONS Prior to the Perry Initiative, 31% percent of the total attendees reported knowing a female orthopaedist. The Perry Initiative improved perceptions of both high school and medical students regarding the ability of women to have a work/life balance, family life, and children during orthopaedics residency. Medical student participation in the events led to a decreased belief in barriers regarding schedule, family life, perceptions of an orthopaedic surgeon, and perceptions of peers within healthcare setting.
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- Megan D Coffin
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Harvard Medical School, Chief of Women's Sports Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Acuña AJ, Sato EH, Jella TK, Samuel LT, Jeong SH, Chen AF, Kamath AF. Reply to the Letter to the Editor: How Long Will It Take to Reach Gender Parity in Orthopaedic Surgery in the United States? An Analysis of the National Provider Identifier Registry. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:2759-2760. [PMID: 34581698 PMCID: PMC8726535 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Alexander J. Acuña
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Application Process: What Can We Learn? JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2021; 5:01979360-202110000-00002. [PMID: 34605796 PMCID: PMC8492373 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The goal of this study was to assess the influence of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the orthopaedic surgery residency application process in the 2020 to 2021 application cycle. METHODS A survey was administered to the program directors of 152 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited orthopaedic surgery residency programs. The following questions were assessed: virtual rotations, open houses/meet and greet events, social media, the selection criteria of applicants, the number of applications received by programs, and the number of interviews offered by programs. RESULTS Seventy-eight (51%) orthopaedic residency programs responded to the survey. Of those, 25 (32%) offered a virtual away rotation, and 57 (75%) held virtual open houses or meet and greet events. Thirteen of these programs (52%) reported virtual rotations as either "extremely important" or "very important." A 355% increase was observed in social media utilization by residency programs between the 2019 to 2020 and 2020 to 2021 application cycles, with more programs finding social media to be "extremely helpful" or "very helpful" for recruiting applicants in 2020 to 2021 compared with the previous year (39% versus 10%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Although many of the changes seen in the 2020 to 2021 application cycle were implemented by necessity, some of these changes were beneficial and may continue to be used in future application cycles.
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Gerull KM, Parameswaran P, Jeffe DB, Salles A, Cipriano CA. Does Medical Students' Sense of Belonging Affect Their Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery Careers? A Qualitative Investigation. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:2239-2252. [PMID: 34081658 PMCID: PMC8445573 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The concept of social belonging has been shown to be important for retention and student success in collegiate environments and general surgery training. However, this concept has never been explored in relation to medical students' impressions of orthopaedic surgery careers. QUESTION/PURPOSE To investigate medical students' sense of belonging in orthopaedic surgery and how it affects their interest in pursuing orthopaedic surgery careers. METHODS Medical students from four medical schools were invited to participate in telephone interviews aimed to investigate medical students' reasons for considering (or not considering) orthopaedic surgery as a future career. Students were selected using random sampling and theoretical sampling methods (selecting participants based on specific characteristics) to obtain a diversity of student perspectives across medical school year, gender, race, age, and interest in orthopaedics. Semistructured interviews with open-ended questions and face validity were used to minimize bias in the interview process. Analysis was performed using grounded theory methodology, a rigorous and well-established method for creating conceptual models based on qualitative data. The result seeks to be a data-driven (as opposed to hypothesis-driven) theory that provides perspective on human behavior. Interviews were conducted until the point of thematic saturation, defined as the point when no new ideas occur in subsequent interviews; this was achieved at 23 students (16 self-identified as women, 12 self-identified as underrepresented minorities). RESULTS Medical students articulated stereotypes about orthopaedic surgeons, in particular, that they were white, male, and athletic. Students derived their sense of belonging in orthopaedic surgery from how closely their identities aligned with these stereotypes about the field. Students who felt a sense of belonging described themselves as being part of a cultural "in-group," and students who did not feel a sense of belonging felt that they were in a cultural "out-group." Members of the in-group often reported that orthopaedic experiences further reinforced their positive identity alignment, which typically led to increased interest and continued engagement with the field. Conversely, students in the out-group reported that their exposures to orthopaedics further reinforced their lack of identity alignment, and this typically led to decreased interest and engagement. Many students in the out-group reported pursuing other specialties due to a lack of belonging within orthopaedics. CONCLUSION Students derive their sense of belonging in orthopaedics based on how closely their identity aligns with stereotypes about the field. Importantly, there were gender and racial factors associated with orthopaedic stereotypes, and thus with belonging (self-identifying as the in-group). Moreover, out-group students tended not to choose orthopaedic surgery careers because of a lack of belonging in the specialty. CLINICAL RELEVANCE With knowledge of the factors that influence students' sense of belonging, academic orthopaedic departments can focus on interventions that may lead to a more diverse pool of medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery. These might include explicitly addressing stereotypes about orthopaedics and cultivating positive identity alignment for students from diverse backgrounds through targeted mentorship fostering partnerships with affinity organizations, and creating space to talk about barriers. Targeted interventions such as these are needed to interrupt the cycle of in-group and out-group formation that, in this small multicenter study, appeared to deter students with underrepresented identities from pursuing orthopaedic surgery careers.
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- Katherine M. Gerull
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Wiggins AJ, Agha O, Diaz A, Jones KJ, Feeley BT, Pandya NK. Current Perceptions of Diversity Among Head Team Physicians and Head Athletic Trainers: Results Across US Professional Sports Leagues. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211047271. [PMID: 34660831 PMCID: PMC8516385 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211047271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Discrepancies in race, ethnicity, and sex among health care providers and their patients have been shown to affect the patient-provider relationship as well as the quality of care. Currently, minority and female representation among orthopaedic surgeons remains low. Given the large proportion of minority athletes and their degree of public visibility, professional sports serves as an important arena within which to analyze the diversity of health care providers. PURPOSE To describe and evaluate the current level of diversity of head team physicians (HTPs) and head athletic trainers (ATCs), primarily in terms of race and sex, within men's professional sports leagues in the United States. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS Five major US professional sports leagues were evaluated: National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball. Publicly available data were collected to identify the HTPs and head ATCs for each team within these leagues. Two independent observers analyzed photographs and names of these individuals to determine his or her perceived race and sex, with disagreements being resolved by a third independent observer. Other physician data collected included graduate degree(s), specialty, and number of years in practice. Kappa coefficients (κ) were employed to evaluate interobserver reliability. Chi-square, Fisher exact, and t tests were used for statistical comparisons across leagues. RESULTS The κ values for perceived race were 0.85 for HTPs and 0.89 for head ATCs, representing near-perfect interobserver agreement. Minorities comprised 15.5% of HTPs and 20.7% of ATCs (P = .24). Women comprised 3.9% of HTPs and 1.3% of head ATCs (P = .017). The majority of HTPs were orthopaedic surgeons with medical doctorates. Female HTPs had significantly fewer years in practice compared with male HTPs (15.0 ± 4.9 vs 23.1 ± 9.6; P = .04). CONCLUSION The lead physicians and athletic training providers for men's professional sports teams demonstrated low rates of minority and female representation, denoting a highly visible area for discussing the role of increased diversity in health care.
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- Anthony J. Wiggins
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Hemal K, Reghunathan M, Newsom M, Davis G, Gosman A. Diversity and Inclusion: A Review of Effective Initiatives in Surgery. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021; 78:1500-1515. [PMID: 33879396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Surgery lacks women and racial minorities that are underrepresented in medicine (UIM). This systematic review evaluates interventions used to promote diversity in surgery. DESIGN The PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies (1) describing interventions for increasing UIM and gender diversity, (2) within surgery, and (3) targeting any learner prior to residency. SETTING Nine surgical specialties were searched: general, neurosurgery, plastics, orthopedics, otolaryngology, urology, cardiothoracic, vascular, and ophthalmology. RESULTS Of the 982 studies identified, 16 were included. Awards, clerkships, and workshops were each described by three studies; awards funded research or travel to national meetings, clerkships referred to a third- or fourth-year rotation that provided exposure to surgery, and workshops were hands-on skills sessions for learners. Two studies proposed a holistic review of residency applications, which involves emphasizing an individual's attributes and life experiences rather than strictly academics. Two studies detailed a longitudinal mentoring program comprised of mentorship throughout medical school plus opportunities for research, lectures, and workshops. One study described a combination of interventions and the remaining 2 presented interventions that were characterized as "other." Longitudinal mentoring programs significantly increased the likelihood of women and UIM applying to surgical residency, while holistic review significantly increased the numbers of women and UIM being interviewed and ranked by residency programs. One award increased the number of female residents matriculating into surgical residency. Clerkships significantly increased the number of women applying to surgical residency. The mere mention of diversity initiatives on a program's website was associated with more female surgical residents, but not UIM residents. Workshops led to a higher, but not statistically significant, proportion of women applying to surgery. CONCLUSION Holistic review and longitudinal mentoring programs are the most effective interventions for increasing UIM and female representation among surgical trainees.
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- Kshipra Hemal
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of San Diego, San Diego, California.
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Selvakumar S, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Engage me: Will residency program directors listen? Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 68:102549. [PMID: 34434547 PMCID: PMC8376667 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The implementation of multi-level modifications, including but not limited to outreach initiatives and the development of a holistic application review approach, are potential strategies to improve diversity and inclusivity in general surgery residency recruitment. We encourage program directors to invest in trainees' success and implement human capital changes that produce sustinable and effective changes, and help in building the pipeline. Program directors are encouraged to work with their institutions to develop a holistic review approach through the following initiatives: recruitment of an inclusive and diverse interview selection committee, implementation of implicit bias training among all faculty and residents participating in the selection process, and promotion of structured interviews that focus on applicant characteristics that resonate with the program's mission statement.
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- Sruthi Selvakumar
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.,Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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Ode GE, Bradford L, Ross WA, Carson EW, Brooks JT. Achieving a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Environment for the Black Orthopaedic Surgeon: Part 1: Barriers to Successful Recruitment of Black Applicants. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:e9. [PMID: 33326201 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Gabriella E Ode
- Department of Orthopaedics, Prisma Health-Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, Nevada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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Wu AG, Lipner SR. National trends in gender and ethnicity in dermatology training: 2006 to 2018. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 86:211-213. [PMID: 33515628 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Albert G Wu
- New York Medical College, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York.
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Caldwell LS, Lawler EA. Orthopedic Surgery Residency Application Process in 2020 - Has Diversity been Affected? THE IOWA ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL 2021; 41:1-4. [PMID: 34552395 PMCID: PMC8259198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orthopedic surgery is currently the least diverse field in medicine. COVID-19 necessitated a virtual rotation and interview process for orthopedic residency applications in 2020. Given the pressing need to address disparities within the field, any change in the application process should be examined with regard to the potential effects it could have on the diversity of trainees in orthopedic surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of virtual rotations and interviews on the demographic distribution of applicants to orthopedic surgery residency. METHODS A retrospective review of orthopedic surgery residency applicants was performed comparing the 2018 and 2020 application cycle. Self-reported ethnicity on Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) forms was recorded for all applicants who met prescreening criteria, were invited to interview and who completed interviews. The proportion of underrepresented minority (URM) applicants was compared between these two cohorts. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the 2018 and 2020 application cohorts in terms of number or proportion of URM applicants that met initial screening criteria (p=0.7598), female applicants that met initial screening criteria (p=0.3106), URM applicants who were invited to interview (p=0.6647), or female applicants who were invited to interview (p=0.63). Overall, applicants in the 2018 cycle were 2.38 times more likely to be invited to interview (OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.6886-3.3623, p<0.0001) and applicants who were invited to interview were 20.96 times more likely to interview in the 2020 cycle than in the 2018 cycle (OR 20.96, 95% CI 4.89-90.09, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION The proportion of URMs applying to orthopedic surgery residency was not significantly different after transitioning to a virtual rotation and interview platform at the single institution studied. Applicants were 2.38 times more likely to be invited to interview in 2018 and were 20.96 times more likely to attend the interview in 2020.Level of Evidence: III.
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- Lindsey S. Caldwell
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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