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Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 Feb;54(1):233-238. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2020.09.017. Epub 2020 Nov 2.
Over the course of the last century, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery has made significant medical and surgical advancements. Several of these efforts are credited to women and minorities despite their having faced systemic barriers to entering medical schools and the medical professions. This article highlights some of these pioneering doctors and their contributions to the field. Additionally, the current representation of women and minorities in otolaryngology residency programs and the gender and racial disparities in academic positions are reviewed. The need for mentorship during undergraduate medical education to improve diversity and inclusion within this surgical subspecialty is reinforced.
在上个世纪，耳鼻喉科学-头颈外科学取得了重大的医学和外科进步。尽管女性和少数族裔在进入医学院和医疗行业时面临着系统性障碍，但其中一些努力归功于他们。本文重点介绍了一些这些开拓性的医生及其对该领域的贡献。此外，还回顾了耳鼻喉科学住院医师培训计划中女性和少数族裔的当前代表性，以及学术职位中的性别和种族差距。强调了在本科医学教育中需要导师制，以改善这个外科亚专业的多样性和包容性。
