Gender-Based Linguistic Analysis of Pediatric Clinical Faculty Evaluations

Webber, Sarah; Nackers, Kirstin; Kelly, Michelle M.; Nacht, Carrie L.; Tiedt, Kristin; Allen, Ann; Eickhoff, Jens; Babal, Jessica C.

doi:10.1016/j.acap.2021.12.009

Cited by 9 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 33 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…For instance, data demonstrate that women and Black applicants receive fewer stand-out descriptions. 8,[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Women applicants are more likely to be described with terms, such as "compassionate," "lovely," or "kind." Data also suggest that women applicants may receive letters that are shorter and contain physical descriptions of them applicants and mention of their partner's profession.…”

Section: Addre Ss Ing B Ia S In Lor Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Data also suggest that women applicants may receive letters that are shorter and contain physical descriptions of them applicants and mention of their partner's profession. 8,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25] One study found women are more likely to have their social status mentioned (such as the occupation of her father or husband) or their leisure activities. 25 In some studies, male applicants are more likely to be described with standout terms like "excellent"…”

Section: Addre Ss Ing B Ia S In Lor Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While any aspect of the applicant is vulnerable to bias, much of the published data describes the differential language used between gender and race. For instance, data demonstrate that women and Black applicants receive fewer stand‐out descriptions 8,20–28 . Women applicants are more likely to be described with terms, such as “compassionate,” “lovely,” or “kind.” Data also suggest that women applicants may receive letters that are shorter and contain physical descriptions of them applicants and mention of their partner's profession 8,19–25 .…”

Section: Addressing Bias In Lorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, data demonstrate that women and Black applicants receive fewer stand‐out descriptions 8,20–28 . Women applicants are more likely to be described with terms, such as “compassionate,” “lovely,” or “kind.” Data also suggest that women applicants may receive letters that are shorter and contain physical descriptions of them applicants and mention of their partner's profession 8,19–25 . One study found women are more likely to have their social status mentioned (such as the occupation of her father or husband) or their leisure activities 25 .…”

Section: Addressing Bias In Lorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

A primer on writing a narrative letter of recommendation for medical students applying to residency

Landry

Coates

Gottlieb

2023

AEM Education and Training

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a significant component of the residency application process. [1][2][3] Historically, standardized exams, clerkship grades, and honor societies, were prioritized. 4 However, the shift to holistic review, combined with pass/fail scoring for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, has diminished the rigid, metric-driven components of the application. 5,6 LORs increasingly factor into the decision making process for interview invitations and rank lists. 7 Further, studies have shown LORs to be often biased against women and applicants underrepresented in medicine (UiM). 8 While there is guidance on writing standardized LORs, resources for creating a narrative LOR are more limited. 2,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15] This primer will guide authors on writing narrative LORs for medical students who are applying to residency programs.Recommendations are based on published evidence and the combined experience of the authors. All authors have held positions as advisors and mentors to medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty across four separate academic institutions (e.g., core residency faculty, leadership in undergraduate and graduate medical education, service on medical school admissions committees, residency and fellowship selection committees, and authorship of numerous LORs across all levels of training).

show abstract