Call to Action on the Categorization of Sex, Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in Surgical Research

Words matter. This statement has taken on heightened meaning as we collectively struggle to achieve equity for groups who experience systemic barriers to equity. Language is powerful and reflects, even shapes, the prevailing culture of the times.

Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 4, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeffry Nahmias, Tanya L. Zakrison, Elliott R. Haut, Onaona Gurney, Bellal Joseph, Kimberly Hendershot, Mira Ghneim, Anne Stey, Mark H. Hoofnagle, Zinzi Bailey, Rishi Rattan, Joseph B. Richardson, Ariel P. Santos, Ben Zarzaur Tags: Education Source Type: research