A Framework for Diversifying Obstetrics and Gynecology Training Programs

There is an urgent need to diversify the physician workforce in obstetrics and gynecology to serve a diverse patient population and mitigate disparities in care. There is a paucity of data on how to improve recruitment of individuals from underrepresented minoritized groups to the field of obstetric...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 143; no. 2; pp. 204 - 209
Main Authors Napoé, Gnankang Sarah, Parviainen, Kristiina E L, Gosman, Gabriella G, Olawaiye, Alexander B, Edwards, Robert P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2024
Subjects
Female
Gynecology - education
Humans
Internship and Residency
Obstetrics - education
Physicians
Pregnancy
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Summary:There is an urgent need to diversify the physician workforce in obstetrics and gynecology to serve a diverse patient population and mitigate disparities in care. There is a paucity of data on how to improve recruitment of individuals from underrepresented minoritized groups to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. This article outlines important steps for sharing the department's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; addresses ways to attract a diverse applicant pool; and reviews the importance of and need to perform a holistic review of applicants. This commentary also shares some approaches to support faculty and trainees that may lead to sustained increases in diversity. Using this framework, the authors successfully increased the diversity of their obstetrics and gynecology residency program.
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ISSN:0029-7844
1873-233X
DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005467