Differential attainment, race and racism: levelling the playing field in obstetrics and gynaecology

Racially minoritised doctors make up 45% of the RCOG workforce. Despite a 43% increase in the percentage of racially minoritised doctors joining obstetrics and gynaecology training at ST1 over the last decade in the UK, there is proof that racially minoritised doctors are less likely to pass exams or receive a satisfactory ARCP outcome. Minoritised doctors experience bias, discrimination, and racism throughout their career progression. The cause of differential attainment is multifactorial and requires multifaceted solutions.
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Spotlight Source Type: research