Program Director Perspectives on DEI Initiatives in the Dermatology Residency Selection Process

Ogechi Obed; Ivan Rodriguez; Karen Lam; Marta J Van Beek; Adena Rosenblatt; Arturo Saavedra; Scott Worswick

doi:10.12788/cutis.1143

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Program Director Perspectives on DEI Initiatives in the Dermatology Residency Selection Process

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Program Director Perspectives on DEI Initiatives in the Dermatology Residency Selection Process

Ogechi Obed, Ivan Rodriguez, Karen Lam, Marta J Van Beek, Adena Rosenblatt, Arturo Saavedra and Scott Worswick

Cutis (New York, N.Y.), Vol.114(6), pp.180-182

12/2024

DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1143

PMID: 39879367

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Abstract

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has maintained a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; however, a recent strike down of affirmative action by the US Supreme Court has caused similar efforts to be called into question. This prompted our investigation into dermatology program director (PD) perceptions of DEI programming and its integration into resident selection. A cross-sectional survey of PDs at US dermatology residency programs was conducted from April 2024 to July 2024 (N=30). Our results suggest strong support among PDs for advancing DEI in dermatology, although challenges such as legal restrictions and knowledge gaps persist. These findings underscore the importance of sustained efforts to foster a more diverse and inclusive dermatology workforce in alignment with the nation's demographics.

Cultural Diversity

United States

Cross-Sectional Studies

Dermatology - education

Humans

Internship and Residency

Personnel Selection

Surveys and Questionnaires

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Title: Subtitle: Program Director Perspectives on DEI Initiatives in the Dermatology Residency Selection Process
Creators: Ogechi Obed - University of Southern California
Ivan Rodriguez - University of Southern California
Karen Lam - University of Southern California
Marta J Van Beek - University of Iowa
Adena Rosenblatt - University of Chicago
Arturo Saavedra - University of Virginia
Scott Worswick - University of Southern California
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Cutis (New York, N.Y.), Vol.114(6), pp.180-182
DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1143
PMID: 39879367
NLM abbreviation: Cutis
ISSN: 0011-4162
eISSN: 2326-6929
Publisher: QUADRANT HEALTHCOM INC
Language: English
Date published: 12/2024
Academic Unit: Dermatology
Record Identifier: 9984781270202771

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