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Diversity in Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
Abstract:
Institutional transformation and moving diversity from the periphery to the core of excellence have increased the representation of both female and racial and ethnic minoritized populations in academic obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). Enabling the recruitment and retention of diverse residents and faculty, measuring their contributions to the department academic and social missions, and providing a supportive environment will be important in the coming years as the changing OB/GYN workforce progresses through their careers.
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