Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Dermatology Residency
Farinoosh Dadrass1, Sacharitha Bowers2, Kanade Shinkai3
1Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
Abstract:
Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in dermatology is a critical aim for the specialty to improve the workforce, clinical care, education, and research. This article outlines a framework for DEI initiatives at the residency training level: improving mentorship and residency selection process to improve representation of dermatology trainees; curricular development to train residents to provide expert care to all patients and to better understand principles of health equity and social determinants of health as they pertain to dermatology; establishing inclusive learning environments and mentoring structures that support residents to become successful future clinicians and leaders of the specialty.
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