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Arsalan A Ali1, Muhammad Z Chauhan2, Madison Doty1
1Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas.
JAMA Ophthalmology
|October 12, 2023
Summary
Diversity in ophthalmology faculty has grown, with increased representation of women across ranks. However, individuals underrepresented in medicine (URiM) faculty numbers remain largely unchanged, indicating a need for continued efforts to improve diversity in academic ophthalmology.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Education
- Health Equity
Background:
- Enhancing diversity in ophthalmology can help reduce disparities in eye care.
- Understanding faculty demographics is crucial for addressing representation gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in representation of women and individuals underrepresented in medicine (URiM) among ophthalmology faculty.
- To compare these trends with other medical specialties.
- To assess disparities between ophthalmology faculty demographics and the general US population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study using Association of American Medical Colleges Faculty Roster data (2000-2021).
- Analysis of 56,438 ophthalmology faculty members.
- Examined changes in URiM and non-URiM faculty proportions, gender, and rank.
Main Results:
- Ophthalmology faculty grew, with increased representation of women at all ranks.
- URiM male faculty representation remained stable; URiM women faculty saw a small increase, primarily at junior levels.
- Ophthalmology showed lower percentage change in URiM faculty compared to other specialties and the diverse US population.
Conclusions:
- While women's representation in ophthalmology faculty has increased, URiM representation has stagnated.
- Significant efforts are needed to enhance diversity within academic ophthalmology.
- Addressing these gaps is essential for improving eye care equity.
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