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  • Health Equity Studies
  • Dermatology Demographics

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  • Dermatology exhibits lower workforce diversity compared to other specialties, particularly in gender, race, and ethnicity.
  • Understanding the demographic composition of dermatology physicians is crucial for addressing disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the current demographics of U.S. dermatology physicians.
  • To compare dermatology physician demographics with other medical specialties, the U.S. physician population, and the general U.S. population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Association of American Medical Colleges and U.S. Census Bureau (2007-2022).
  • Analyzed gender, race, and ethnicity, categorizing racial groups as White, Asian, and underrepresented minorities in medicine (URiM).
  • Employed chi-square tests and linear regression models to assess demographic distributions and trends over time.

Main Results:

  • The number of dermatologists increased by 22.9% from 2007 to 2021.
  • The proportion of female dermatologists rose significantly by 68.1%, while the male proportion decreased by 5.1%.
  • A statistically significant annual increase of 1.6% in URiM representation among dermatology residents was observed from 2019 to 2022.

Conclusions:

  • Increasing diversity in dermatology is linked to targeted initiatives like scholarships and mentorship programs.
  • A more diverse dermatology workforce can enhance the ability to meet the healthcare needs of diverse patient populations.
  • Fostering workforce diversity is essential for promoting health equity in dermatology.