Factors affecting residency selection for underrepresented minorities pursuing orthopaedic surgery

CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to diversify the field of orthopaedic surgery, which begins by selecting more diverse trainees. This study demonstrates that underrepresented applicants are most influenced by many of the same characteristics as their well-represented peers. However, diversity-related factors still play an important role in the decision-making process. Many residents highlighted the impact microaggressions and mistreatment played in their residency experience, emphasizing the need for residency programs to focus not only on recruitment, but also on the successes and retention of their residents. Only once this is done will the field of orthopaedic surgery find sustained improvement in its diversification efforts.PMID:38195326 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.12.006

Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - January 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Anastasia A Hunt Christian Calderon Julius A Bishop Source Type: research