A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs.

Autor:	Choi DG; From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., Luu K; From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., Brite G; From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., Plonkowski AT; Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA., Daubs MA; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., Krajewski A; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open [Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open] 2024 Nov 26; Vol. 12 (11), pp. e6283. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 26 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1097/GOX.0000000000006283
Abstrakt:	Background: Residents seek inclusive training environments that prioritize diversity. To evaluate programs that focus on these elements, websites have become essential for applicants but often lack in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content. Thus, this study aimed to assess current efforts and attention to DEI within plastic surgery residency programs and compare them by region. Methods: A retrospective review of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education plastic surgery residency program websites was conducted. Various elements of DEI were identified on each program's page and were compared based on geographic region. Results: Upon review, 82 residency programs were identified. Of these programs, 40 (48.7%) mentioned at least 1 element of DEI on their website, 38 (46.3%) promoted gender affirmation surgery as a part of their program, 29 (35.4%) mentioned advocacy, and 39 (47.6%) showcased at least 1 publication/presentation about DEI. Between the regions, there was no statistically significant difference in mention of DEI or perceptible representation in leadership. However, there was a significant difference in the mention of gender affirmation surgery, with the Northeast having the most mention (74.1%, P = 0.006). In addition, there was a significant difference in DEI research featured on websites, with the West having the highest rate of features (69.2%, P = 0.019). Conclusions: This study demonstrates the variance of different aspects of DEI on plastic surgery websites. To foster diverse prospective applicants, plastic surgery residency programs must be aware of these paucities and address them accordingly. Competing Interests: The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.)
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