Evolving Treatment of Popliteal Artery Aneurysm

Abstract

Diversity among health care providers is felt to be an important component in addressing health care disparities and may help improve patient communication. Caucasian men have historically represented vascular surgery (VS). We hypothesized that the 5-year integrated VS residency paradigm might foster increased diversity. Table. Applicants in vascular surgery training % Independent (5ϩ2) % Integrated (0ϩ5) Year Female Cauc Black Asian Nat Am Other No resp Female Cauc Black Asian