Diversity among transplant surgery fellowship program directors: a call to action

Choubey, Ankur; Bullock, Brenna; Choubey, Apurva S.; Ortíz, Jorge

doi:10.1016/j.hpb.2021.07.006

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“…Although there were a modest number of Asian/Pacific Islander PPDs, the representation of African/American, and Hispanics is limited. This concerning deficiency of racial diversity is also seen in transplant surgery PDs 20 . The importance of diversity cannot be emphasized enough.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Profile of prosthodontics program directors in North America

Tjiptowidjojo

Yuan

Yadav

et al. 2023

Journal of Prosthodontics

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PurposeTo develop a current profile of prosthodontics program directors (PPDs) in United States dental schools and describe the current challenges and responsibilities of those serving in the position and assess the professional needs of the program directors (PDs) to better support them in their roles.Materials and methodsA survey was sent to 51 participants who were identified as PPDs in North America via Qualtrics in 2019 to assess the professional needs of PDs to better support their roles. The survey consisted of 29 items organized into six sections: (1) demographic information; (2) hours and time spent in various areas of the job; (3) greatest challenges; (4) perceived importance of specific competencies; (5) opinions on the greatest rewards of the position; (6) their needs for support from the American College of Prosthodontists and advice for the future PD.ResultsThe response rate for this survey was 88.3%. Of the 45 respondents, the majority were white/non‐Hispanic, followed by Asian/Pacific Islanders. The two largest and equal numbers of participants who worked for more than 10 years and between 1 and 3 years were observed with approximately 29% each, and PDs who worked less than a year occupied the least amount. Overall, 34% of PDs are on the tenure track and 80% of those are tenured. Teaching and clinical services took away the greatest time with approximately 42% and 22.1%, respectively. Thirty‐five (78%) PDs listed the greatest challenge they encountered was the workload of the role. Skills listed in leadership and personnel competencies were all rated more important than most of the skills listed in management.ConclusionsThere is a wide gender gap and a lack of racial diversity among the PPDs. The biggest challenge faced by them is the amount of workload followed by budget and fiscal constraints. And for their improved efficiency, they gave emphasis on learning time management and continuous clinical training of newer advances.

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confidence: 99%

“…This concerning deficiency of racial diversity is also seen in transplant surgery PDs. 20 The importance of diversity cannot be emphasized enough. The visibility of PDs from racially diverse backgrounds provides them the opportunity to serve as mentors for underrepresented minority students interested in the field.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Profile of prosthodontics program directors in North America

Tjiptowidjojo

Yuan

Yadav

et al. 2023

Journal of Prosthodontics

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“…As evidenced by breast oncology surgery FDs, the climate of women in academic leadership appears to be changing. In other surgical sub-specialty fields; however, there is room to grow, as evidenced by thoracic surgery PDs (90% men, 10% women) and Abdominal transplant surgery (83% men, 17% women) [ 8 , 25 ]. These male dominated numbers hold true among other sub-specialty FDs including interventional radiology, ophthalmology, orthopedic reconstruction, radiologists, and gastroenterology [ 7 , 9 , 26 , 27 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Trends in leadership at breast surgical oncology fellowships

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Introduction Breast surgical oncology is a defined sub-specialty of general surgery that focuses on the surgical management of breast disease and malignancy within a multidisciplinary context. The fellowship directors (FD) that lead these programs have been selected for their abilities. As programs do research to ensure proper training for the next generation of breast surgical oncologists, we wanted to look into the FDs responsible for their training. Methods The Breast Surgical Oncology care program list was compiled via the Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Breast Surgeons Accredited programs ( n = 60). The demographic information that was of interest included, but was not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity/background, past residency training, past fellowship training, year graduated from residency and fellowship, year since graduation to FD appointment, time at institution till FD appointment, and Hirsch index (h-index). Results Data were collected on all 60 FDs. The average age of FDs was 52 years old, 27% of FDs are men and 73% of FDs are women. The average H-index, number of publications, and number of citations were 19, 67, and 2648, respectively. The mean graduation year from residency was 2003, and from fellowship was 2006; with a mean of 9 years post fellowship graduation until becoming an FD. The most frequently attended residency was Rush ( n = 4), and the most common fellowships were Memorial Sloan Kettering ( n = 8), MD Anderson Cancer Center ( n = 7), and John Wayne Cancer Institute ( n = 4). Nine of the FDs stayed at the same institution after doing both residency and fellowship there (15%). Conclusion This is the first study to examine the demographics of those in FD positions in Surgical Breast Oncology, which is a relatively young fellowship. We found that FDs in Breast Surgical Oncology are defined by their high output of research. This qualification may be why the average age, and the number of years to FD are higher compared to other specialties where this research has been undertaken. Initial evaluation of FDs suggest more diversity in this field is needed. Further insight into the leaders training our next generation of surgeons is warranted.

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“…Despite these pioneering female surgeons, women continue to remain underrepresented in all aspects of transplant surgery: 13.1% of practicing transplant surgeons and 18.4% of trainees are women, and only 10 Black women are currently practicing transplant surgeons in the United States. Approximately 26% of the ASTS membership are women with representation in transplant leadership positions 12,13. Yet, it took 12 years from Dr. Ascher’s presidency for a second woman president to serve ASTS: Dr. Kim Olthoff in 2012–2013.…”

Section: Women In Transplant Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Approximately 26% of the ASTS membership are women with representation in transplant leadership positions. [12,13] Yet, it took 12 years from Dr. Ascher's presidency for a second woman president to serve ASTS: Dr. Kim Olthoff in 2012-2013. A decade later, the current President-Elect is Dr. Elizabeth Pomfret; Dr. Ginny Bumgardner is the current Secretary and will ascend to the Presidency in 2024.…”

Section: Women In Transplant Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%

More than a few good women: honoring the ladies of the liver

VanWagner

McElroy

Serper

et al. 2023

Liver Transplantation

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More than a few good women: honoring the ladies of the liver Since the first liver transplantation in 1963 by Thomas Starzl, women have contributed substantially to all aspects of the field of liver transplantation (Figure 1). While there is much to be done to achieve gender equity in compensation, career advancement, and leadership, women have and will continue to shape the field of liver transplantation. [1] For Women's History Month we honor the contributions of more than a "few good women" to liver transplantation.Successful liver transplantation requires a multidisciplinary, teamwork approach, which may explain why so many women are drawn to this field. Reflected by strong female engagement in the American Society of Transplantation (AST), of which 42% of members are women, there is a commitment to increasing gender diversity and representation among transplant hepatologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, and scientists, as well as individuals working in the fields of organ donation and transplantation optimization, transplant infectious disease, live donor advocacy, organ recovery and preservation, transplant psychology and ethics, transplant administration and quality management, transplant diagnostics, transplant pharmacy, transplant immunology, and transplant regenerative medicine.

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Diversity among transplant surgery fellowship program directors: a call to action

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Profile of prosthodontics program directors in North America

Profile of prosthodontics program directors in North America

Trends in leadership at breast surgical oncology fellowships

More than a few good women: honoring the ladies of the liver

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