Ophthalmology Faculty Diversity Trends in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Enhancing the diversity of ophthalmologists can potentially contribute to diminishing disparities in eye care.

Objectives

To investigate longitudinal trends in the representation of individuals underrepresented in medicine (URiM) and women among ophthalmology faculty compared with other specialties and to assess disparities between ophthalmology faculty demographic characteristics and the US population.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cross-sectional study, a comprehensive analysis of Association of American Medical Colleges Faculty Roster data between 2000 and 2021 was conducted, using data from the US Medical School Faculty report on 56 438 ophthalmology faculty members.

Main outcomes and measures

The data set was used to differentiate op

SUBMITTER: Ali AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570920 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature