Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Pulmonary and Critical Care Training: A Path Toward Health Care Excellence.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) fellowship training faces increasing competition but lacks diversity, hindering health care excellence. Despite a growing interest in the field, programs lack diverse representation. Addressing this issue is crucial to combat health disparities and bias, benefiting trainees, practitioners, and patients. Sustainable solutions are vital for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion in PCCM. Strategies for achieving equity among training programs include adopting inclusive recruitment practices, recognizing differential attainment, addressing bias, fostering an equitable academic climate, and implementing multifaceted strategic processes to enhance diversity in mentorship including recognition and compensation for diversity and equity work.