The Effect of Intersectionality on Attrition among US General Surgery Trainees
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and sex significantly impacts general surgery resident retention. Underrepresented in medicine (UIM) females face higher attrition rates, highlighting disparities in surgical training.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Health Equity
Background
- Limited data exist on intersectionality's impact on general surgery resident experiences.
- Understanding demographic influences is crucial for improving resident retention and diversity in surgery.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the association between the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and sex and the retention of U.S. general surgery residents.
- To identify demographic factors contributing to attrition or successful completion of general surgery residency.
Main Methods
- Analysis of Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) data for general surgery residents (2005-2015).
- Utilized regression analyses to assess demographic associations with residency attrition or completion.
- Examined correlations between faculty and resident demographics.
Main Results
- Overall resident attrition rate was 15%.
- Underrepresented in medicine (UIM) females exhibited the highest yearly attrition rate (21%) compared to non-UIM males (13%).
- UIM females were more likely to leave residency than UIM males; faculty diversity correlated positively with resident diversity.
Conclusions
- Increased intersectionality is linked to higher attrition rates in surgical residency programs.
- Faculty diversity may play a role in fostering resident diversity within general surgery.
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