Journal article
Improving pathways to eliminate underrepresentation in the pediatric surgery workforce: A call to action
Journal of pediatric surgery, Vol.57(7), pp.1309-1314
07/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.02.010
PMID: 35304026
Abstract
Despite progress, diversity and minority representation within the pediatric surgery workforce still does not match the expansive backgrounds of the patients we treat. The problem stems from underrepresentation of minority populations at every step along the pediatric surgery training pathway. Strategies aimed at improving diversity and representation in medical school, general surgery residencies, and ultimately pediatric surgery fellowship are necessary to assemble a more diverse pool of pediatric surgeons. The aim of this paper is to review the current demographic make-up of medical and surgical specialties, highlight the value of diversity, and provide evidence-based strategies for increasing minority representation throughout the pediatric surgery pathway. Future patients will be better served with a more representative pediatric surgery workforce.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Improving pathways to eliminate underrepresentation in the pediatric surgery workforce: A call to action
- Creators
- Sara A. Mansfield - Le Bonheur Children's HospitalZach Morrison - Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI, USAAlan F. Utria - University of IowaCynthia Reyes - St. Joseph’s Children’s HospitalAlejandro V. Garcia - Johns Hopkins UniversityAnthony Stallion - Oakland UniversityDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the American Pediatric Surgery Association
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of pediatric surgery, Vol.57(7), pp.1309-1314
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.02.010
- PMID
- 35304026
- NLM abbreviation
- J Pediatr Surg
- ISSN
- 0022-3468
- eISSN
- 1531-5037
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Number of pages
- 6
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/2022
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Record Identifier
- 9985014848402771
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