A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs
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 a...
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| author | Dylan G. Choi, BS Kevin Luu, BS Gabrielle Brite, BA Alexander T. Plonkowski, MBBS, MRes Mariam Al-Hamad Daubs, MD Aleksandra Krajewski, MD |
| author_facet | Dylan G. Choi, BS Kevin Luu, BS Gabrielle Brite, BA Alexander T. Plonkowski, MBBS, MRes Mariam Al-Hamad Daubs, MD Aleksandra Krajewski, MD |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0f41c92e8d254bc2ad62e9ddcd40fb9e2024-11-26T08:02:36ZengWolters KluwerPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open2169-75742024-11-011211e628310.1097/GOX.0000000000006283202411000-00071A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency ProgramsDylan G. Choi, BS0Kevin Luu, BS1Gabrielle Brite, BA2Alexander T. Plonkowski, MBBS, MRes3Mariam Al-Hamad Daubs, MD4Aleksandra Krajewski, MD5From the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYFrom the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NYFrom the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY† Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA‡ Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.‡ Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.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.http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006283 |
| spellingShingle | Dylan G. Choi, BS Kevin Luu, BS Gabrielle Brite, BA Alexander T. Plonkowski, MBBS, MRes Mariam Al-Hamad Daubs, MD Aleksandra Krajewski, MD A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| title | A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs |
| title_full | A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs |
| title_fullStr | A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs |
| title_short | A Regional Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs |
| title_sort | regional analysis of diversity equity and inclusion initiatives in plastic surgery residency programs |
| url | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006283 |
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