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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Workforce Diversity
  • Health Equity in Medical Specialties

Background:

  • Diversity in healthcare professionals is crucial for effective patient communication and reducing health disparities.
  • Orthopaedic surgery has historically lacked racial and gender diversity, predominantly featuring Caucasian males.
  • Increasing ethnic and gender diversity in orthopaedics is essential to provide culturally competent care to a diverse US population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the changes in representation of female and ethnic minority individuals in orthopaedic surgery residency and faculty positions over 15 years.
  • To evaluate trends in diversity within orthopaedic surgery training programs since a previous study.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was distributed to coordinators of all 152 orthopaedic residency programs in the United States.
  • Data collection was facilitated using an online questionnaire platform (SurveyMonkey®).

Main Results:

  • The study achieved a 53% response rate (80 out of 152 programs).
  • The proportion of female orthopaedic residents and clinical faculty has nearly doubled since 1995.
  • Representation of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic individuals has increased among residents and clinical faculty, though basic science faculty remains predominantly male and Caucasian.

Conclusions:

  • While diversity in orthopaedic surgery has improved over the last 15 years, significant ethnic and gender disparities remain.
  • Orthopaedic residency programs must prioritize the recruitment of ethnic and gender minority candidates to foster greater diversity.
  • Addressing persistent disparities is key to ensuring equitable, high-quality healthcare for all patients.