Linguistic analysis of letters of recommendation for pediatric otolaryngology: A pilot study

• Published in: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 186; p. 112121
• Main Authors: Loth, Taylor, Compton, Rebecca, Taufique, Zahrah, Redmann, Andrew, Barnett Roby, Brianne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Bias; Correspondence as Topic; Fellowship; Fellowships and Scholarships; Female; Gender; Humans; Letter of recommendation; Linguistics; Male; Otolaryngology - education; Pediatric otolaryngology; Pediatrics - education; Personnel Selection - methods; Pilot Projects; Racism; Sexism; Surveys and Questionnaires; Letter of recommendation; Fellowship; Pediatric otolaryngology; Gender; Bias

To analyze the language of letters of recommendation for pediatric otolaryngology fellowship for possible gender and/or racial bias. To refine methodology for future investigation of gender and language within letters of recommendation for pediatric otolaryngology fellowship. Practicing pediatric ot...