How to Recruit and Train Diverse Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Abstract
Despite recent efforts, orthopaedic surgery has lagged behind other specialties in diversity. The number of underrepresented minorities has changed little over the past 10 years and the number of women has increased at an extremely low rate. There are many factors that influence choice of specialty, and a more concerted effort is needed to foster an inclusive environment and increase the diversity within orthopaedic surgery. Early exposure to musculoskeletal education, pipeline programs, abolishing stereotypes, strong longitudinal mentorship for URM and women, targeted recruitment, and holistic review can help create a more diverse field mirroring the diversity of the United States.
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Lindgren, A. M., & Shah, S. A. (2023). How to Recruit and Train Diverse Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 5(S1). https://doi.org/10.55275/JPOSNA-2023-617
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2022 POSNA Annual Meeting Pre-Course on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion