Abu-Zahra Ahmad, Shebak Shady, Risma Cameron
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine East Lansing Michigan USA.
Department of Psychiatry Michigan State University College of Human Medicine East Lansing Michigan USA.
PCN Rep. 2024 Oct 14;3(4):e70023. doi: 10.1002/pcn5.70023. eCollection 2024 Dec.
This study aims to analyze trends in gender and ethnic diversity among incoming US psychiatry residents over the past 5 years. Physician diversity improves patient care as minority physicians often serve underserved communities and address health disparities. Increasing the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in medicine is essential for preparing a physician workforce that can effectively care for an increasingly diverse population. This study highlights the importance of efforts to enhance diversity within the field of psychiatry.
本研究旨在分析过去5年美国新入职精神科住院医师的性别和种族多样性趋势。医师多样性可改善患者护理，因为少数族裔医师通常服务于医疗服务不足的社区并解决健康差异问题。增加女性和医学领域中代表性不足的少数族裔的比例，对于培养一支能够有效照顾日益多样化人群的医师队伍至关重要。本研究强调了在精神科领域努力增强多样性的重要性。
