Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Objective: To characterize the frequency of diversity elements (DEs) in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) fellowship websites and analyze these elements according to program characteristics. Design: Forty-nine REI fellowship websites were assessed for 20 DEs that represent programmati...
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| author | Jasmine Eliwa, M.D. Patricia J. Goedecke, M.S. Jim Wan, Ph.D. Rachel Weinerman, M.D. Joseph Findley, M.D. Rebecca Flyckt, M.D. |
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| description | Objective: To characterize the frequency of diversity elements (DEs) in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) fellowship websites and analyze these elements according to program characteristics. Design: Forty-nine REI fellowship websites were assessed for 20 DEs that represent programmatic commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Program websites were categorized by the number of discrete DEs featured: low (0–6); moderate (7–13); or high (14–20). Data were analyzed via R statistical software. Setting: Not applicable. Patient(s): Not applicable. Exposure: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measure(s): The primary outcome was the level of DEs featured within REI fellowship websites. The secondary outcome was the association between DEs and program geographic region and accreditation status. Result(s): Program websites had a mean of 3 DEs. No program had a high number of DEs. Eighty-four percent of programs were low in DEs, with 16% exhibiting moderate DEs. Within the moderate group, most programs featured photographs of faculty (63%) and fellows (88%), commitment to DEI message (88%), diversity-specific language (88%), DEI webpage (88%), and DEI-related resources/opportunities (100%). In the low group, most programs presented photographs of faculty and fellows (71%). Programs did not feature active recruitment strategies (unconscious bias, holistic application review, DEI statistics, and implicit bias training). Diversity element category was not associated with program location. Programs with “initial accreditation” had the highest mean DEs. Conclusion(s): None of the REI fellowship websites demonstrated high levels of DEs. We speculate that by intentionally incorporating DEs into fellowship websites, programs can more effectively recruit underrepresented fellows and enhance the diversity of REI practitioners. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d8e5e95fc8934935a8ad96601b9597d62024-12-14T06:33:06ZengElsevierF&S Reports2666-33412024-12-0154411416Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?Jasmine Eliwa, M.D.0Patricia J. Goedecke, M.S.1Jim Wan, Ph.D.2Rachel Weinerman, M.D.3Joseph Findley, M.D.4Rebecca Flyckt, M.D.5Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TennesseeDepartment of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TennesseeDepartment of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TennesseeDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood, OhioDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood, OhioDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood, Ohio; Correspondence: Rebecca Flyckt, M.D., Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 1000 Auburn Drive, Suite 310, Beachwood, Ohio 44122.Objective: To characterize the frequency of diversity elements (DEs) in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) fellowship websites and analyze these elements according to program characteristics. Design: Forty-nine REI fellowship websites were assessed for 20 DEs that represent programmatic commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Program websites were categorized by the number of discrete DEs featured: low (0–6); moderate (7–13); or high (14–20). Data were analyzed via R statistical software. Setting: Not applicable. Patient(s): Not applicable. Exposure: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measure(s): The primary outcome was the level of DEs featured within REI fellowship websites. The secondary outcome was the association between DEs and program geographic region and accreditation status. Result(s): Program websites had a mean of 3 DEs. No program had a high number of DEs. Eighty-four percent of programs were low in DEs, with 16% exhibiting moderate DEs. Within the moderate group, most programs featured photographs of faculty (63%) and fellows (88%), commitment to DEI message (88%), diversity-specific language (88%), DEI webpage (88%), and DEI-related resources/opportunities (100%). In the low group, most programs presented photographs of faculty and fellows (71%). Programs did not feature active recruitment strategies (unconscious bias, holistic application review, DEI statistics, and implicit bias training). Diversity element category was not associated with program location. Programs with “initial accreditation” had the highest mean DEs. Conclusion(s): None of the REI fellowship websites demonstrated high levels of DEs. We speculate that by intentionally incorporating DEs into fellowship websites, programs can more effectively recruit underrepresented fellows and enhance the diversity of REI practitioners.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666334124000862REIfellowshipwebsitediversityinclusivity |
| spellingShingle | Jasmine Eliwa, M.D. Patricia J. Goedecke, M.S. Jim Wan, Ph.D. Rachel Weinerman, M.D. Joseph Findley, M.D. Rebecca Flyckt, M.D. Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? F&S Reports REI fellowship website diversity inclusivity |
| title | Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? |
| title_full | Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? |
| title_fullStr | Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? |
| title_short | Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? |
| title_sort | do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion |
| topic | REI fellowship website diversity inclusivity |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666334124000862 |
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