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Chhabra A, Alaia EF, Bucknor MD, Choi JA, Forster BB, Gyftopoulos S, Hayashi D, Isaac A, Matrawy K, McGill KC, Motamedi K, Prakash M, Serfaty A, Smith SE, Stevens KJ, Bredella MA. Global insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion-perspectives and experiences from musculoskeletal radiologists of the International Skeletal Society DEI Committee. Skeletal Radiol 2025:10.1007/s00256-025-04926-1. [PMID: 40220144 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-025-04926-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2025] [Revised: 03/31/2025] [Accepted: 04/03/2025] [Indexed: 04/14/2025]
Abstract
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is important for delivering high-quality, culturally competent care and ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities in healthcare. However, the implementation of DEI has been met with unique challenges and successes across the globe. The International Skeletal Society (ISS), a multidisciplinary musculoskeletal society, made a conscious effort to promote DEI. This article discusses advantages and controversies of DEI approaches, DEI initiatives implemented by the ISS, and experiences of the ISS DEI committee members from their respective continents. The ISS DEI committee implemented educational webinars with expert panel discussions, revising membership criteria and policies for enhancing inclusiveness, advising on programing and speakers for the annual meeting, and fostering mentorship. From a global perspective, in North America, DEI has improved health outcomes and patient care, but anti-DEI legislation has posed significant challenges. Europe relies on international recruitment but faces challenges in staff retention. South America's cultural diversity necessitates culturally sensitive approaches, but discussions about DEI are scarce, and gender inequalities persist in leadership. In Africa, DEI principles are underdeveloped, with limited engagement among stakeholders. In Asia, DEI is emerging, with more women being appointed to faculty positions and leadership roles in academic societies. The implementation of meaningful DEI initiatives requires long-term institutional buy-in and the global participation and commitment of employees and institutional leaders at all levels.
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Affiliation(s)
- Avneesh Chhabra
- Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5373 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75390 - 9178, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Diagnostic Radiology Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Medscanlagos Radiology, Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA
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Bhaskar SMM. Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Practice in Treatment Strategies and Mechanisms of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Neurol Int 2025; 17:54. [PMID: 40278425 PMCID: PMC12029360 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17040054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2025] [Accepted: 04/03/2025] [Indexed: 04/26/2025] Open
Abstract
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) remains a formidable global health challenge, with approximately 11 [...].
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Affiliation(s)
- Sonu M. M. Bhaskar
- Department of Neurology, Division of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC), Suita 564-8565, Osaka, Japan;
- Global Health Neurology Lab, Sydney, NSW 2150, Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Clinical Sciences Stream, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
- NSW Brain Clot Bank, NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, NSW 2170, Australia
- Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District and South West Sydney Clinical Campuses, UNSW Medicine, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
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