Aligning our actions with our words: A systematic review of gender and racial diversity in surgical subspecialties.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Persistent racial and gender disparities are prevalent within the higher education and medical training system, notably seen in the underrepresentation of Hispanic or Latinos, Black Americans, and female surgeons compared to their respective population proportions. This study aims to quantify publications addressing ethnic or gender diversity across various surgical specialties, analyze publication trends, and explore specific topics within medical literature.

Database

The Database includes PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus.

Methods

Employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), we conducted a systematic literature review utilizing the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. A broad inclusion criterion fo

SUBMITTER: Lewis JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11531004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature