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. 2021 Jul-Aug;78(4):1058-1065.
doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.11.013. Epub 2020 Dec 3.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medicine: Why It Matters and How do We Achieve It?

Kari M Rosenkranz  1 , Tania K Arora  2 , Paula M Termuhlen  3 , Steven C Stain  4 , Subhasis Misra  5 , Daniel Dent  6 , Valentine Nfonsam  7
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medicine: Why It Matters and How do We Achieve It?

Kari M Rosenkranz et al. J Surg Educ. 2021 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Diversifying the medical work force is critical to reducing health care disparity and improving patient outcomes. This manuscript offers a comprehensive review of best practices to improve both the recruitment and the retention of underrepresented minorities in training programs and beyond.

Keywords: Diversity; Equity; Inclusion; Recruitment; Underrepresented minority; retention.

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