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Emma C Bethel1, Asia N Matthew-Onabanjo1, Hannah E Kay1
1Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Abstract:
While diversity and inclusion efforts have increased in urology, comparative analysis of personal statements from 2016-2017 and 2022-2023 residency applications showed few linguistic changes over time by gender or race/ethnicity. These results suggest the need for directed efforts to engage, mentor, and coach females and underrepresented minorities during medical school and the urology application process.
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