Open AccessTrends in Race/Ethnicity of Pediatric Residents and Fellows: 2007–2019
Author(s) -
Kimberly Montez,
Emma A. Omoruyi,
Kenya McNealTrice,
Wendy J. Mack,
Lahia Yemane,
Alissa R. Darden,
Christopher J. Russell
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.611
H-Index - 345
eISSN - 1098-4275
pISSN - 0031-4005
DOI - 10.1542/peds.2020-026666
Subject(s) - subspecialty , medicine , ethnic group , census , workforce , family medicine , population , demography , gerontology , environmental health , economics , economic growth , sociology , anthropology
A diverse pediatric workforce reflecting the racial/ethnic representation of the US population is an important factor in eliminating health inequities. Studies reveal minimal improvements over time in the proportions of underrepresented in medicine (URiM) physicians; however, studies assessing trends in pediatric URiM trainee representation are limited. Our objective was to evaluate longitudinal trends in racial/ethnic representation among a cross-section of US pediatric trainees and to compare it to the US population.