Diversity And Inclusion

Among the top takeaways from the CHEST 2022 Annual Meeting, held Oct. 16 to 19 in Nashville, Tennessee, were diversity in content and speakers, addressing disparities and new initiatives, according to Subani Chandra, MD, FCCP.

Students pursuing dermatology compared with other specialties were less likely to come from diverse backgrounds or pursue careers in underserved care and public health, according to a cross-sectional study.

A greater proportion of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and sepsis were older, Black and experienced more sepsis episodes compared with patients with sepsis and a different type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a study.

Patients with inflammatory skin conditions from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, especially Black and Hispanic patients, face more health care barriers than non-Hispanic white patients, according to a cross-sectional study.

WASHINGTON — Funding research into liver disease, and reducing inequities in liver care, requires investment proportionate to its prevalence and burden on the health care system, said a keynote speaker at The Liver Meeting.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In this video exclusive, ASRM President-Elect Michael A. Thomas, MD, discusses his vision for the organization in the coming year.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Johnson & Johnson has prioritized diversity by implementing pillars to involve young people in STEM programs.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As his presidency comes to a close, Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, reflected on the progress made during his tenure, with significant strides in expanding representation and diversity within ACG.

James Turkson, PhD, has been named director for diversity, inclusion and strategy at Cedars-Sinai Cancer.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has appointed Sophia George, PhD, as the first-ever associate director of diversity, equity and inclusion.