Original Article

A Qualitative Study of Perceptions of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work at University of Utah Health

Objectives: The Diversity Engagement Survey (DES) was administered at University of Utah Health (UUHealth) in 2015 and 2023. In 2023, leaders provided an opportunity for participants to express their opinions on equity, diversity, and inclusion work at UUHealth as part of the DES. Methods: E-mails were sent with a survey…

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Review Article

Leadership in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: What Skills and Attributes Are Documented in the Literature?

Objectives: Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) leadership has recently been scrutinized, and many institutions have had to repurpose EDI leaders due to recent legislation. The skills or attributes of EDI leaders are not well understood. The authors sought to identify skills or attributes associated with EDI leaders. Methods: The authors…

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Original Article

Matching Against Men: 5 Years of Residency Match Data Show Disparities Still Exist

Objectives: Despite progress toward equal representation by sex in medical practice, women remain underrepresented in many specialties. This study sought to examine the current state of gender equality among recently graduated doctors in multiple specialties. Methods: Deidentified demographics, standardized examination scores, and Match results were gathered for 829 graduates. Participants…

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Original Article

Evaluation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curriculum of a Pediatrics Residency Program

Objectives: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training is essential to graduate medical education, but it lacks standardization. Although the impact of providers’ biases and cultural competency on patient outcomes is well documented, the value of and satisfaction with DEI curricula in Pediatrics residency training programs is not well studied. This…

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Original Article

Healthy Life Expectancy for Selected Race and Gender Subgroups: The Case of Tennessee

Objective: To analyze healthy life expectancy (HLE) for major racial and gender subgroups, based on the diverse population of Tennessee and compared with the United States. Materials and Methods: We use life table methodology and the HLE calculation model of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), using two databases…

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