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. 2023 Nov-Dec;29(6):301-309.
doi: 10.1097/PPO.0000000000000687.

Oncology Physician Workforce Diversity: Rationale, Trends, Barriers, and Solutions

Curtiland Deville Jr  1 , Kenechukwu Charles-Obi  2 , Patricia Mae G Santos  3 , Malcolm D Mattes  4 , Syed M Qasim Hussaini  5
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Oncology Physician Workforce Diversity: Rationale, Trends, Barriers, and Solutions

Curtiland Deville Jr et al. Cancer J. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This chapter will discuss (1) the rationale for physician workforce diversity and inclusion in oncology; (2) current and historical physician workforce demographic trends in oncology, including workforce data at various training and career levels, such as graduate medical education and as academic faculty or practicing physicians; (3) reported barriers and challenges to diversity and inclusion in oncology, such as exposure, access, preparation, mentorship, socioeconomic burdens, and interpersonal, structural, systemic bias; and (4) potential interventions and evidence-based solutions to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion and mitigate bias in the oncology physician workforce.

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Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding: The authors have disclosed that they have no significant relationships with, or financial interest in, any commercial companies pertaining to this article.

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