15 | Today in Science: Diversity in STEM and Medicine PART 2
- Virginia&Frances MD&MS
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 21, 2020
Hi YANSS friends. We were so excited to wrap up our diversity in STEM and medicine episodes with a very important part 2: what can our fields do to increase and promote diversity?
Virginia started with the medical field, highlighting the social campaign #ilooklikeasurgeon which broke down barriers for surgeons who do not fit the 'stereotypical' surgeon mold. She also discussed healthy people 2020, which can provide resources for providers about being more culturally competent.
Frances broke down what academic institutions can do to increase diversity, and what you can do yourself everyday! She discussed how institutions need to focus on recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. For individuals, you can do many things to promote diversity; such as testing your implicit biases (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/), joining a committee, and starting a conversation about diversity with your peers and leadership.
Hope you enjoyed the episode!
Photo: Swartz et al. 2019
Sources
Virginia
Diversity in Medicine: Facts and Figures 2019
The expenses in the medical school application process can add up
Do Racial and Ethnic Group Differences in Performance on the MCAT Exam Reflect Test Bias?
Student Body Racial and Ethnic Composition and Diversity-Related Outcomes in US Medical Schools
#ILookLikeASurgeon: embracing diversity to improve patient outcomes
Comparison of postoperative outcomes among patients treated by male and female surgeons: a population based matched cohort study
5 ways to boost diversity in the medical community
https://www.ama-assn.org/education/medical-school-diversity/5-ways-boost-diversity-medical-community
Healthy People 2020
Frances
The Science and Value of Diversity: Closing the Gaps in Our Understanding of Inclusion and Diversity
Motion Sickness as Metaphor: Engaging With Diversity in STEM
Diversity in STEM: What It Is and Why It Matters
Science benefits from diversity
The Definitive Guide to Diversity Types in the Workplace in 2020
Knowledge gains in a professional development workshop on diversity, equity, inclusion, and implicit bias in academia
College faculty have become more racially and ethnically diverse, but remain far less so than students
National Institutes of Health addresses the science of diversity
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