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Physician experiences of workplace racial and gender microaggressions

Stefanie M Miller1, Timothy M Maul2, Julie L Wei1

  • 1University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|April 1, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Pediatric otolaryngologists, particularly Asian American Pacific Islanders and females, experience significant racial and gender-based microaggressions at work. This study highlights ongoing discrimination within the field.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Specialties
  • Otolaryngology
  • Workplace Diversity & Inclusion

Background:

  • Microaggressions, subtle forms of discrimination, impact healthcare professionals.
  • Pediatric otolaryngology may present unique challenges regarding workplace microaggressions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate racial and gender-specific microaggressions experienced by pediatric otolaryngologists.
  • To quantify the prevalence and nature of these discriminatory experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous web-based survey distributed to American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) members.
  • Utilized the Workplace and School Microaggressions component of the Racial and Ethnic Microaggressions (REM) Scale.
  • 125 ASPO members completed the survey (20.5% response rate).

Main Results:

  • 28% of respondents reported racial/ethnic microaggressions in the past six months.
  • Asian American Pacific Islander respondents had higher REM scores than Caucasian respondents (p < 0.05).
  • Female respondents reported significantly higher gendered-microaggression scores than male respondents (p < 0.001), with 66% experiencing gender-based microaggressions.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence confirms pediatric otolaryngologists face ongoing discrimination via microaggressions.
  • Findings aim to raise awareness and promote a more inclusive work environment in pediatric otolaryngology.
Keywords:
DiscriminationGenderMicroaggressionPediatric otolaryngologyRace

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