Ethnic diversity and inclusiveness among medical residents in the Netherlands: results from a single-centered survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of study

Despite the recognized importance of an ethnically diverse healthcare workforce, the current population of medical specialists does not adequately reflect our society. To further unravel how and at which stages of the career path such diversity loss occurs, we studied ethnic diversity and perceptions of inclusiveness among medical residents.

Materials and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among all residents of Erasmus Medical Center in the highly multicultural city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. An online survey was distributed, in which we inquired about (i) ethnic diversity and (ii) perceptions of inclusivity. The latter outcome includes sense of belonging to the team of supervisors, measured by perceived level of resemblance between residents

SUBMITTER: Al-Hassany L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863459 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature