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  11. Charting The Use Of Inclusive Language In Medical School Diversity Mission Statements: A National Study

Charting the use of inclusive language in medical school diversity mission statements: A national study

Jared Stowers1, Aditi Mahajan2, Khaleel Atkinson2

  • 1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Most US medical schools use inclusive language in diversity mission statements, covering race, ethnicity, and other key demographics. While most institutions have these statements, a few integrate DEI principles into general mission statements.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Higher Education Policy
  • Sociology of Education

Background:

  • Medical schools prioritize increasing student diversity.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mission statements are crucial for recruiting diverse students.
  • The explicit use of inclusive language in these statements is under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the presence and type of inclusive language in US medical school diversity mission statements.
  • To identify which demographic variables are most frequently referenced.
  • To compare language use between MD and DO granting institutions and public vs. private ones.

Main Methods:

  • Examined diversity mission statements from 158 MD and 41 DO-granting medical schools (March-May 2024).
  • Coded statements for inclusive language related to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, ability/disability, and age.
Keywords:
DiversityEquityInclusionMission statement

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    • 169 statements were analyzed (85% of surveyed schools).
    • 62% of statements included explicit inclusive language across demographic variables.
    • 38% of statements mentioned diversity without specific demographic terms. No significant differences were found between MD/DO or public/private institutions.

    Conclusions:

    • A majority of US medical schools utilize diversity mission statements with inclusive language.
    • Most schools explicitly reference key demographic variables in their DEI statements.
    • Some schools integrate DEI principles into general mission statements if a specific DEI statement is not found.
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