Women and Minorities in Otolaryngology

Over the course of the last century, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery has made significant medical and surgical advancements. Several of these efforts are credited to women and minorities despite their having faced systemic barriers to entering medical schools and the medical professions. This a...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 54; no. 1; pp. 233 - 238
Main Authors Kriegsman, Barry, Harrison, Scott, Sobin, Lindsay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.02.2021
Subjects
History
Minorities
Otolaryngology
Representation
Women
Women
Otolaryngology
Representation
Minorities
History
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Summary:Over the course of the last century, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery has made significant medical and surgical advancements. Several of these efforts are credited to women and minorities despite their having faced systemic barriers to entering medical schools and the medical professions. This article highlights some of these pioneering doctors and their contributions to the field. Additionally, the current representation of women and minorities in otolaryngology residency programs and the gender and racial disparities in academic positions are reviewed. The need for mentorship during undergraduate medical education to improve diversity and inclusion within this surgical subspecialty is reinforced.
ISSN:0030-6665
1557-8259
DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2020.09.017