TY  - BOOK
AU  - Swanson, Daniel 
TI  - Analyzing Diversity Elements on Otolaryngology Residency Program Websites
SN  - 1878-7452
PY  - 2022///
KW  - IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED
KW  - MedStar General Surgery Residency
KW  - MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center
KW  - Journal Article
N2  - CONCLUSION: These data demonstrate that providing diversity related information on residency program websites may play a role in improving program diversity. The large percentage of programs that lack the presence of any diversity element (30.2%) demonstrates that there is significant room for improvement. This study presents a promising strategy through which programs can improve recruitment of diverse residents. Copyright © 2022 Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved; METHODS: We identified 10 common ways in which residency programs communicate their commitment to diversity through web-based platforms. We then analyzed program websites and Instagram pages for the presence of these 10 diversity elements. Univariate and multivariate linear regression were used to evaluate the association between presence of a diversity elements and the proportion of underrepresented minority residents in the program; OBJECTIVE: To investigate how the internet presence of Otolaryngology residency programs influences recruitment of diverse applicants; RESULTS: Review of 106 Otolaryngology residency program websites and Instagram pages was completed from February to May 2021. Most programs (69.8%) satisfied at least one diversity element. Of the programs reviewed, 83 had demographic information available for comparison. After adjusting for Doximity ranking, multivariate linear regression demonstrated that several elements were positive predictors of program diversity. Diversity and inclusion message (p < 0.0001), statement encouraging URM applicants (p < 0.0001), dedicated diversity chair/committee (p=0.005), and diversity related articles/blog posts (p=0.006) were independently associated with a greater proportion of URM residents in a given program; SETTING: Website, Instagram, and AAMC Residency Explorer data from all US, non-military, allopathic otolaryngology residency programs; STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study
UR  - https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.09.012
ER  -