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ArticleF&S reports2024

Do reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship websites reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Jasmine Eliwa, Patricia J Goedecke, Jim Wan, Rachel Weinerman, Joseph Findley, Rebecca Flyckt

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Jasmine EliwaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Patricia J GoedeckeDepartment of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Jim WanDepartment of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Rachel WeinermanDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood, Ohio.
Joseph FindleyDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood, Ohio.
Rebecca FlycktDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood, Ohio.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the frequency of diversity elements (DEs) in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) fellowship websites and analyze these elements according to program characteristics. Design: Forty-nine REI fellowship websites were assessed for 20 DEs that represent programmatic commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Program websites were categorized by the number of discrete DEs featured: low (0-6); moderate (7-13); or high (14-20). Data were analyzed via R statistical software. Setting: Not applicable. Patients: Not applicable. Exposure: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome was the level of DEs featured within REI fellowship websites. The secondary outcome was the association between DEs and program geographic region and accreditation status. Results: Program websites had a mean of 3 DEs. No program had a high number of DEs. Eighty-four percent of programs were low in DEs, with 16% exhibiting moderate DEs. Within the moderate group, most programs featured photographs of faculty (63%) and fellows (88%), commitment to DEI message (88%), diversity-specific language (88%), DEI webpage (88%), and DEI-related resources/opportunities (100%). In the low group, most programs presented photographs of faculty and fellows (71%). Programs did not feature active recruitment strategies (unconscious bias, holistic application review, DEI statistics, and implicit bias training). Diversity element category was not associated with program location. Programs with "initial accreditation" had the highest mean DEs. Conclusions: None of the REI fellowship websites demonstrated high levels of DEs. We speculate that by intentionally incorporating DEs into fellowship websites, programs can more effectively recruit underrepresented fellows and enhance the diversity of REI practitioners.

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diversityfellowshipinclusivityREIwebsite

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PMID39781083
PMCPMC11705575

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