Re‐engineering the <scp>Surgeon‐Scientist</scp> Pipeline: Advancing Diversity and Equity to Fuel Scientific Innovation

Munjal, Tina; Nathan, Cherie‐Ann O.; Brenner, Michael; Stanković, Konstantina M.; Francis, Howard W.; Valdez, Tulio A.

doi:10.1002/lary.29800

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“…Scholarship relating to health inequity and diversity, equity, and inclusion is assuming increasing importance and rigor in otolaryngology–head neck surgery. 22 , 23 Specifically, a recent comprehensive analysis revealed that ethnic diversity among 5 million investigators was highly correlated with scientific impact while outperforming their nondiverse counterparts. 24 The h-index score could be limited in its ability to capture the paramount impacts that researchers of diverse background have used to augment medical research.…”

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“…Furthermore, it is not only the diversity of research and its scholarly impact that can be underestimated by the h‐index score but also the diversity of the researchers. Scholarship relating to health inequity and diversity, equity, and inclusion is assuming increasing importance and rigor in otolaryngology–head neck surgery 22,23 . Specifically, a recent comprehensive analysis revealed that ethnic diversity among 5 million investigators was highly correlated with scientific impact while outperforming their nondiverse counterparts 24 .…”

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An Otolaryngologist’s Guide to Understanding the H‐index and How It Could Affect Your Future Career

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Objectives The h-index is a measure of research output and contribution that shows strong correlation with academic promotion in medicine. The purpose of this article is to clearly explain how h-index scores are calculated and how otolaryngologists can effectively and advantageously use these scores for their career development. Data Sources PubMed. Review Methods We performed an up-to-date PubMed literature review describing the design of the h-index and how to use it effectively along with its role in academic medicine, including otolaryngology. Conclusions H-index scores are used as a metric for scientific output that considers the number of publications and the number of times each is cited. Search engines can automatically calculate h-index scores for one’s work. Studies also revealed significant positive correlations that the h-index has from fellowship involvement, which could be beneficial for career advancement in academic medicine. Implications for Practice Aspiring academic otolaryngologists should create a research profile to link and calculate the h-index for publications, submit to well-read high-impact journals for increased viewership and citations, and expand on foundational and personal research topics. Future studies should evaluate faculty and resident awareness of h-indices in the otolaryngology department to see how we can further address any underlying barriers. Otolaryngologists with the knowledge and tools necessary to maximize h-index scores and produce high-quality research in modern-day medicine not only provide potential advantages in career development but also bring significant contribution to the field of otolaryngology and patient care.

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An Otolaryngologist’s Guide to Understanding the H‐index and How It Could Affect Your Future Career

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“…Sponsors are highly regarded and vocal figures who use their influence and authority to put forth a person who might otherwise go unnoticed. Sponsorship plays a vital role in reengineering leaky or absent pipelines for underrepresented minority individuals 59 . The landscape of NIH research funding highlights a need for greater diversity, 60 and early successes provide stepping‐stones to long‐term career success 61 .…”

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Tackling the Minority Tax: A Roadmap to Redistributing Engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

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Thompson

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Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Academic medical centers striving to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and antiracism initiatives often ask faculty to volunteer substantial time to committee work, recruitment, mentoring, community, and administrative responsibilities. These requests are not in lieu of current workload and seldom count toward scholarship; the service may go unrecognized, unrewarded, and uncompensated. URiM faculty (underrepresented in medicine) providing such service thus pay a minority tax when precious time is syphoned away from career-advancing activities and personal growth. The resulting strain on available resources has social, psychological, and monetary ramifications that can undermine the long-term objectives of DEI initiatives. We examine the facets of the minority tax, consider the current state of diversity, and present a roadmap to redistribute, reform, and reduce URiM taxation through shared engagement in DEI initiatives. Key interventions include ascribing value to DEI efforts, implementing evidence-based policies to reduce bias, and promoting mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship.

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“…102 A workforce that is more reflective of society may help reduce hesitancy on the part of patients to access needed care 101 and reinforce diverse mentoring, research, and clinical opportunities within the specialty. 103,104…”

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Evidence‐Based Medicine in Otolaryngology, Part XIII: Health Disparities Research and Advancing Health Equity

Megwalu¹,

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Osazuwa‐Peters

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Objective To provide a contemporary resource for clinicians and researchers on health equity research and implementation strategies to mitigate or eliminate disparities in health care. Data Sources Published studies and literature on health disparities, applicable research methodologies, and social determinants of health in otolaryngology. Review Methods Literature through October 2021 was reviewed, including consensus statements, guidelines, and scientific publications related to health care equity research. This research focus provides insights into existing disparities, why they occur, and the outcomes of interventions designed to resolve them. Progress toward equity requires intentionality in implementing quality improvement initiatives, tracking data, and fostering culturally competent care. Priority areas include improving access, removing barriers to care, and ensuring appropriate and effective treatment. Although research into health care disparities has advanced significantly in recent years, persistent knowledge gaps remain. Applying the lens of equity to data science can promote evidence-based practices and optimal strategies to reduce health inequities. Conclusions Health disparities research has a critical role in advancing equity in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. The phases of disparities research include detection, understanding, and reduction of disparities. A multilevel approach is necessary for understanding disparities, and health equity extensions can improve the rigor of evidence-based data synthesis. Finally, applying an equity lens is essential when designing and evaluating health care interventions, to minimize bias. Implications for Practice Understanding the data and practices related to disparities research may help promote an evidence-based approach to care of individual patients and populations, with the potential to eventually surmount the negative effects of health care disparities.

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Re‐engineering the Surgeon‐Scientist Pipeline: Advancing Diversity and Equity to Fuel Scientific Innovation

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An Otolaryngologist’s Guide to Understanding the H‐index and How It Could Affect Your Future Career

An Otolaryngologist’s Guide to Understanding the H‐index and How It Could Affect Your Future Career

Tackling the Minority Tax: A Roadmap to Redistributing Engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Evidence‐Based Medicine in Otolaryngology, Part XIII: Health Disparities Research and Advancing Health Equity

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