Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities
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J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · Dec 2014
Minority Underrepresentation in Academia: Factors Impacting Careers of Surgery Residents.
Underrepresentation of minorities within academic surgery is an ever present problem with a profound impact on healthcare. The factors influencing surgery residents to pursue an academic career have yet to be formally investigated. We sought to elucidate these factors, with a focus on minority status. ⋯ Underrepresented minority status is not associated with career choice. Intentional recruitment of minorities into research-oriented training programs, increased mentorship and research support among current minority residents, and improved financial options for minorities may increase the number choosing an academic surgical career.