• Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · May 1999

    Quality and fairness: achieving the paradigm. A personal perspective.

    • C T Laurencin.
    • Department of Chemical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
    • Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 1999 May 1 (362): 55-7.

    AbstractAfrican Americans and those traditionally underrepresented and discriminated against by society face particular roadblocks in achieving success. In the case of training for orthopaedic surgery selection, this paper presents fundamental concepts addressing misconceptions regarding the pool of underrepresented applicants for positions in orthopaedic surgery residency and the notion and definition of the terms qualified and best qualified regarding the residency applicant pool. The paper underscores the fact, that despite advances in the century, racism continues to be pervasive in America, and efforts at leveling the playing field should be used.

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