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Area of Science:

  • Medical Subspecialties
  • Anesthesiology
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Background:

  • Underrepresented minorities (URMs) are significantly underrepresented in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
  • Progress toward achieving diversity in this field has been notably slow, mirroring challenges seen in broader medical education and other specialties.
  • Decades of efforts have yielded minimal change, highlighting systemic issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the persistent lack of diversity among underrepresented minorities in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
  • To serve as a call to action for accelerating diversity and equity initiatives within the subspecialty and medicine at large.
  • To focus on the unique professional experiences of URM physicians in cardiac anesthesiology and identify tailored solutions.

Main Methods:

  • This article is the final part of a four-part series examining diversity in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
  • It specifically analyzes the professional experiences of URMs within the subspecialty.
  • The authors discuss opportunities for enhancing diversity, acknowledging both shared and unique barriers faced by URM physicians.

Main Results:

  • The presence of URMs in cardiothoracic anesthesiology is underwhelming.
  • Progress toward diversity has been slow, with women taking over 30 years to reach 50% of medical school matriculants and remaining underrepresented in the subspecialty.
  • Similar slow progress is observed regarding racial and ethnic diversity.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need to accelerate efforts to improve diversity and equity in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
  • Solutions must address the specific professional experiences and unique barriers faced by URM physicians.
  • Greater equity in cardiac anesthesiology and medicine requires targeted and comprehensive strategies.