Selection and Recruitment Strategies Among Competitive Pediatric Training Programs and the Impact of Diversity

Overview

Journal Acad Pediatr

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2023 Sep 25

PMID 37748536

Authors

Gunjan Tiyyagura

Jasmine Weiss

Michael P Goldman

Destanee M Crawley

Melissa L Langhan

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Abstract

Objective: Aspects of the written application, interview and ranking may negatively impact recruitment of underrepresented in medicine (URiM) applicants. Our objectives were to explore knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of pediatric faculty who assess potential trainees and how diversity impacts these assessments.

Methods: We performed qualitative interviews of 20 geographically diverse faculty at large pediatric residencies and fellowships. We analyzed data using the constant comparative method to develop themes.

Results: Four main themes emerged.

Conclusions: We describe ways in which bias infiltrates recruitment and strategies to promote diversity. Many strategies are variably implemented and the impact on workforce diversity in pediatric training programs remains unknown.

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