Scientific editors shape the content of academic journals and set standards for their fields.
Yet, the degree to which the gender makeup of editors reflects that of scientists, and the rate …

Background Undergraduate medical education and residency training are critical periods for
conducting research. Medical diagnoses and therapies are direct results of successful …

“We need less research, better research, and research done for the right reasons.” 1 So
began a 1994 editorial in the British Medical Journal by statistician Douglas G. Altman …

Purpose Holistic review (HR) considers applicants' unique identities and experiences rather
than focusing on academic metrics. Though several residency programs have demonstrated …

Background Monitoring gender representation is critical to achieve diversity and equity in
academia. One way to evaluate gender representation in academia is to examine the …

Despite ongoing efforts to increase the number of women in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in medicine, Hispanic women remain severely …

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been subjects of more attention in recent years
because the population has become more racially and ethnically diverse. 1 Yet the …

Using Critical Pedagogy to Advance Antiracism in Health Professions Education | Journal of
Ethics | American Medical Association Skip to main content AMA Journal of Ethics ® …

Abstract Purpose: As of January 26, 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination
(USLME) step 1 exam went from a scored test to pass-fail step 1 (PFS1). The authors were …

Background: Improving the number of plastic and reconstructive surgeons who provide care
to patients in underserved communities is critical to achieving health equity. We aimed to …