Underrepresented Group
Women less likely to use promotional language in research grant applications vs. men
Researchers found a positive association between the use of promotional language in medical science grants and the receipt of research funding, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Sexual, gender minority physicians, trainees report high rates of burnout
Sexual and gender minority physicians and trainees had a higher likelihood for burnout and lack of professional fulfillment compared with their straight, cisgender colleagues, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
HBCU students experience unique barriers to medical school admissions
Students from historically Black colleges and universities experience unique barriers to medical school admissions, including preferential treatment of students from predominantly white institutions, according to study results.
‘Severe’ inequities persist among Asian American subgroups in health care workforce
“Severe intragroup inequities” remain in health care workforce diversity among Asian American subgroups, according to study results.
Addressing racism is necessary to boost representation in MS clinical trials
ORLANDO, Fla. — The highest priority in boosting clinical trial representation in MS is utilizing corrective methods to reverse generational actions that led to mistrust in affected groups or individuals, according to a speaker.
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Women experts thought of less often vs. men when considering ‘rising stars’ in medicine
Male researchers thought of female experts less often than their male counterparts when asked to list the experts and rising stars in their field, according to study results published in American Psychologist.
Diversity of MS clinical trials necessary to improve outcomes for underrepresented groups
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Inclusion of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, along with older patients, patients from rural areas and uninsured patients in multiple sclerosis-targeted clinical trials is likely to improve outcomes, according to a speaker.
Addressing barriers to technology, telehealth care in underserved populations urgent
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For patients with multiple sclerosis living in underserved areas, increasing access to health care professionals and removing barriers of access to technology are urgent needs, according to a speaker at ACTRIMS 2024.
Underrepresented in medicine women face low promotion rates, high risk for attrition
Underrepresented in medicine female surgeons experienced a lower likelihood for promotion, and higher risk for attrition and to leave academia altogether, according to study results published in JAMA Surgery.