Article ; Online: A Review of OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Pediatrics Residency Program Websites for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Elements.
Journal of graduate medical education
2023 Volume 15, Issue 3, Page(s) 316–321
Abstract: Background: Residency program websites have become a central source of information for applicants due to a shift toward virtual interviewing. Applicants, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, place strong value on programs that present ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Residency program websites have become a central source of information for applicants due to a shift toward virtual interviewing. Applicants, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, place strong value on programs that present commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The DEI content of residency program websites for primary care specialties has been largely unexplored. Objective: The objective of this study is to review, in an exploratory manner, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics residency program websites for number of DEI elements present. By identifying lacking DEI content, we hope to give residency programs that are seeking to increase diversity among applicants some direction for improving their websites. Methods: We reviewed all available residency program websites (1814) in the Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) from August to December 2021. Each website was evaluated for the presence of 10 DEI elements chosen from previously published website reviews and informal applicant surveys. Some elements included the presence of resident and faculty photos/biographies, patient population descriptions, and dedicated DEI curricula. Program demographic information was collected, and summative statistics were performed. Results: The average number of DEI elements displayed per program ranged from 3.5 (internal medicine) to 4.9 (pediatrics). The most common elements were resident and faculty photographs/biographies. Internal medicine programs displayed significantly fewer elements than the other 3 specialties. This difference remained significant after controlling for program size, location, and type. Conclusions: This study highlights a lack of DEI elements available for residency program website visitors to review. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Child ; Internship and Residency ; Family Practice ; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ; Obstetrics ; Internal Medicine |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-06-14 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Review ; Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2578612-X |
| ISSN | 1949-8357 ; 1949-8357 |
| ISSN (online) | 1949-8357 |
| ISSN | 1949-8357 |
| DOI | 10.4300/JGME-D-22-00329.1 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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