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Race and ethnicity, gender, and promotion of physicians in academic medicine

JAMA Network Open

2024-11-27
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About The Study: The findings of this study indicate that preferential promotion of white men within academic medicine continues to persist in the new millennium, with racially and ethnically diverse women experiencing greater underpromotion. To achieve a workforce that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population, this study suggests that academic medicine needs to transform its culture and practices surrounding faculty appointments and promotions.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Lauren Clark, MS, email lclark5@kumc.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.46018)

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