Scholarships Targeting Diversity and Inclusion: A Student’s Experience at Plastic Surgery the Meeting 2021

Antezana, Luis A.; Banyard, Derek A.; Butler, Paris D.

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“…Organizations like the Arthur L. Garnes Society play a crucial role in supporting UIM individuals, providing financial support, mentorship connections, and expanding access to opportunities. 52 The Plastic Surgery Research, Education, and Preparation Promoting Equity and Diversity program is a promising initiative, offering workshops and resources to level the playing field for UIM students about to embark in subinternships. 53 The development of a centralized database providing research and mentorship opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds and institutions is a useful strategy to facilitate equitable knowledge transmission.…”

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“…We will discuss a few promising strategies to bridge this gap in connections and resources. Organizations like the Arthur L. Garnes Society play a crucial role in supporting UIM individuals, providing financial support, mentorship connections, and expanding access to opportunities 52 . The Plastic Surgery Research, Education, and Preparation Promoting Equity and Diversity program is a promising initiative, offering workshops and resources to level the playing field for UIM students about to embark in subinternships 53 .…”

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The Evolving Plastic Surgery Applicant

Hemal,

Perez-Otero,

Boyd

et al. 2024

Ann Plast Surg

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Background Plastic surgery training has undergone tremendous change and transitioned through many models over the years, including independent, combined, and integrated. This study evaluates how these changes and others have affected plastic surgery applicants' demographics and academic qualifications over the last 30 years. Methods Data on applicant demographics and academic qualifications were extracted from multiple sources including the National Resident Matching Program, the American Association of Medical Colleges, and cross-sectional surveys of plastic surgery applicants for the years 1992, 2005, 2011, and 2022. Data were compared using pairwise χ2 goodness of fit tests. Results The sex distribution of plastic surgery applicants changed significantly over the last 30 years: whereas men predominated in 1992 (86% male vs 14% female), by 2011, the distribution was nearly equal (54% male vs 46% female in both 2011 and 2022, P < 0.001). The racial makeup of applicants also changed over time (P < 0.05). White applicants decreased from 73% in 1992 to 55% in 2011, and 53% in 2022. While there was an increase in Asian (7% to > 17% to > 20%) and other (13% to > 14% to > 21%) applicants over time, whereas the proportion of Black applicants remained stagnant (5% to > 6% to > 8%). Applicants with prior general surgery experience declined precipitously over the years: 96% in 1992, 64% in 2005, 37% in 2011, and 26% in 2022 (P < 0.001). When compared with 1992, Alpha Omega Alpha status increased significantly in 2011 (36% vs 12%, P < 0.05) but did not change considerably in 2005 (22%) and 2022 (23%). Research experience increased dramatically over the years, with the proportion of applicants with at least one publication going from 43% in 1992, to 75% in 2005, to 89% in 2011, and to 99% in 2022 (P < 0.001). Applicant interest in academic plastic surgery did not change considerably over the years at roughly ranging from 30% to 50% of applicants (P = ns). Conclusions There has been a shift in the demographics and academic qualifications of plastic surgery applicants over the last 3 decades. Understanding this evolution is critical for reviewing and evaluating the makeup of our specialty, and enacting changes to increase representation where necessary.

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The Evolving Plastic Surgery Applicant

Hemal,

Perez-Otero,

Boyd

et al. 2024

Ann Plast Surg

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“…For example, the Garnes Society offers scholarships for students to attend conferences and channels through which Black and underrepresented minorities in plastic surgery can interface. 21 Increased efforts should be directed toward creating mentorship programs across the country to broaden access, and further research should be done to quantify how mentorship programs contribute to changing the demographics within plastic surgery domains.…”

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Ethnic and Sex Diversity in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Cross-sectional Study

Tolson,

Raikar,

Morris

et al. 2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Ethnic, racial, and sex disparities continue to persist in medicine despite efforts to diversify the profession. In competitive surgical specialties such as plastic surgery, those disparities are particularly pronounced. This study aims to evaluate racial, ethnic, and sex diversity in academic plastic surgery. Methods: We compiled a list of major plastic surgery professional societies, plastic surgery journal editorial boards, and plastic surgery accreditation boards to evaluate ethnic and sex diversity in society, research, and accreditation domains, respectively. Demographic data were collected and analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test and the Kruskal–Wallis test. Results: White individuals are significantly overrepresented across the professional and research domains, and Asian individuals are overrepresented in the professional domain when compared to non-white races. White individuals make up a total of 74% of the society domain, 67% of the research domain, and 86% of the accreditation domain when compared to all non-white surgeons. Male surgeons made up 79% of the society domain, 83% of the research domain, and 77% of the accreditation domain when compared to all non-male surgeons. Conclusions: Ethnic, racial, and sex disparities persist in academic plastic surgery. This study, which looked at societies, editorial boards, and accreditation boards, demonstrated a persistent ethnic, racial, and sex homogeneity among leadership. Changes are required to continue to diversify the field and provide women and underrepresented minorities the tools needed to succeed.

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The current status of diversity among physician assistants in surgery: A systematic review

Sherer,

Reed

2023

Open Health

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It is difficult to achieve diverse representation within surgical settings, including within the ranks of physician assistants (PAs) despite research indicating that diversity improves patient outcomes and experience and benefits the workplace. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate interventions used to support diversity among surgical PAs. Databases including PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched for publications that described interventions for increasing underrepresented in medicine and gender diversity among surgical PAs. While 20 studies were identified, none met the inclusion criteria. The absence of literature on surgical PAs led to an exploration of research conducted among surgeons, nonsurgical PAs, and PA students. While not directly applicable, results from these studies offered valuable insights into factors that impact diversity as well as strategies that foster diversity. Factors such as gender bias, discrimination, and harassment may contribute to lower numbers of underrepresented groups working in surgery. Efforts to support increased diversity include recruitment, leadership support, and mentorship programs. This systematic review highlights the need for further research to foster diversity among PAs working in surgery. While existing surgical literature offers some contextual insights, future studies on and increased attention toward this topic will improve inclusivity and create a more equitable healthcare system.

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Scholarships Targeting Diversity and Inclusion: A Student’s Experience at Plastic Surgery the Meeting 2021

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The Evolving Plastic Surgery Applicant

The Evolving Plastic Surgery Applicant

Ethnic and Sex Diversity in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Cross-sectional Study

The current status of diversity among physician assistants in surgery: A systematic review

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