Observations on the Representation of Asians in Surgical Training and Leadership.
J Surg Res
; 299: 51-55, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Diversity in medicine has a positive effect on outcomes, especially for Asian patients. We sought to evaluate representation of Asians across entry and leadership levels in surgical training.METHODS:
Publicly accessible population data from 2018 to 2023 were collected from the US Census Bureau, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the American Board of Surgery (ABS). Frequencies based on self-identified Asian status were identified, and proportions were calculated.RESULTS:
The US census showed Asians constituted 4.9% of the US population in 2018 versus 6% in 2023. The proportion of Asian medical students rose from 21.6% to 24.8%; however, Asian surgical residency applicants remained constant at 20%. ABS certifications of Asians have increased from 13.7% to 18.5%. ABS examiners increased from 15.7% to 17.1%.CONCLUSIONS:
In 5 years, Asians have made numeric gains in medical school and surgical training. However, Asian representation lags at Board examiner levels compared to the medical student population. The ABS has made recent efforts at transparency around examiner and examinee characteristics. A pillar of ensuring a well-trained surgical workforce to serve the public is to mandate that all surgical trainees and graduates undergo fair examinations, and are fairly assessed on their qualifications. Observed progress should further invigorate all surgical applicants, residents and leadership to take an even more active role in making surgery more diverse and welcoming to all, by including careful analyses of diversity at all levels.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cirugía General
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Liderazgo
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Surg Res
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J. surg. res
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Journal of surgical research
Año:
2024
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Article