News-Medical.Net December 1, 2024
Dr. Chinta Sidharthan

Despite growing awareness, systemic barriers continue to limit the career progression of women and underrepresented minorities in academic medicine, underscoring the urgent need for equitable policies in healthcare education and leadership.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines the relationship between race, ethnicity, and gender and academic career progression among physicians in the United States. Data from medical graduates were obtained to investigate disparities in faculty appointments and promotions in an effort to understand and address inequities, particularly those impacting women and racial or ethnic minorities in medicine.

Diversity in medicine

Social research indicates that the medical academic workforce in the U.S. is not reflective of the diversity of the general population. Underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities,...

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