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Diversifying the dermatology workforce: Physician characteristics vary by race/ethnicity.
Akoh, Christine C; Shankar, Shruthi; Strachan, Dina D; Latkowski, Jo-Ann M.
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  • Akoh CC; The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 240 East 38th St, New York, NY 10016, United States. Electronic address: Christine.Akoh@nyulangone.org.
  • Shankar S; The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 240 East 38th St, New York, NY 10016, United States.
  • Strachan DD; The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 240 East 38th St, New York, NY 10016, United States; Aglow Dermatology, 150 E. 37th St., New York, NY 10016, United States.
  • Latkowski JM; The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 240 East 38th St, New York, NY 10016, United States.
J Natl Med Assoc ; 114(4): 369-376, 2022 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35337662
BACKGROUND: In the United States (US), dermatology remains one of the least diverse specialties in medicine. Increasing the diversity of the dermatology workforce is essential for reducing health disparities. OBJECTIVE: To describe the experiences of racially and ethnically diverse physicians in the US who successfully matched into dermatology. METHODS: Board-certified dermatologists and dermatology residents were recruited to participate in an anonymous, online survey in which self-reported demographic, socioeconomic, pre-residency, and post-residency career data were obtained. RESULTS: Of the 100 participants included in the study, 30% were dermatology residents and 25% belonged to a group underrepresented in medicine (UIM). Black physicians were 3.69 times more likely to select dermatology prior to medical school (odds ratio [OR], 3.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04 - 13.0) compared to non-Black physicians. UIM dermatologists and trainees were more likely to receive a need-based scholarship in medical school (OR, 4.37; 95% CI, 1.30 - 14.7), graduate from a private medical institution (OR, 6.49; 95% CI, 1.95 - 21.6), and have at least one UIM dermatology mentor during medical school (adjusted OR, 13.1; 95% CI, 2.77 - 61.5) compared to non-UIM physicians. CONCLUSIONS: A holistic review of dermatology applicants by residency programs may reduce racial/ethnic disparities in the admission process. Our data provide further evidence in support of pre-medical outreach programs, mentorship, and institutional funding to promote diversity in dermatology.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Médicos / Dermatología / Internado y Residencia Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude / Equity_inequality Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: J Natl Med Assoc Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Médicos / Dermatología / Internado y Residencia Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude / Equity_inequality Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: J Natl Med Assoc Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos