Analysis of Sex Diversity Trends Among Ophthalmology Match Applicants, Residents, and Clinical Faculty

Article Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Departments Remain Among the Least Diverse Clinical Departments at United States Medical Schools

A. Fairless Elizabeth et al.

Summary: The demographic data of ophthalmology faculty in this study showed significant racial and ethnic disparities, with a low proportion of underrepresented minority faculty. More efforts are needed to increase the recruitment of underrepresented minority physicians into ophthalmology positions.

OPHTHALMOLOGY (2021)

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Diversification of Academic Surgery, Its Leadership, and the Importance of Intersectionality

Andrea N. Riner et al.

Summary: The study found that a disproportionately small number of faculty from minority groups obtain leadership positions in academic surgery, with female members of racial/ethnic minority groups potentially facing greater challenges in achieving leadership roles compared to their male colleagues. These findings highlight the urgency to diversify surgical leadership.

JAMA SURGERY (2021)

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