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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Residency Training
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare

Background:

  • Underrepresented minority (URM) representation in surgery remains stagnant, despite evidence linking healthcare diversity to improved patient outcomes.
  • Addressing disparities and enhancing healthcare delivery necessitates increased URM representation in surgical residency programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a structured, multi-phase strategy to increase URM representation in a general surgery residency program.
  • To assess the impact of targeted recruitment and interview processes on URM applicant success.

Main Methods:

  • A three-phase strategy was implemented, including holistic review for interview selection, implicit bias training for interviewers, and revised interview scoring.
  • Post-interview recruitment efforts featured a virtual second look event specifically for URM applicants.
  • The study utilized a retrospective design to analyze changes in URM representation.

Main Results:

  • The URM match rate increased from 0% to 33.3% in the first year post-intervention and was sustained in the second year.
  • Overall URM representation in the general surgery residency program rose from 6.7% to 13.3%.
  • The implemented strategies demonstrated a significant positive impact on URM recruitment.

Conclusions:

  • A structured, targeted recruitment approach effectively enhanced URM representation in a surgical residency program.
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion in surgical training programs can lead to a workforce that better mirrors the community served.
  • These findings support the success of intentional strategies in fostering a more equitable surgical field and improving patient care.