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Professional and Personal Development

Putting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Into Practice: Residency to Institutions

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: 204

    Panelist(s)

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    Carrie L. Nieman, MD, MPH

    Associate Professor
    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Baltimore, MD, United States

    • Moderator(s)

  • Erynne A. Faucett, MD

    Assistant Professor
    University of California Davis, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    Sacramento, CA, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD

    Associate Professor
    University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Englewood, CO, United States

  • David J. Brown, MD

    Professor and Associate Vice President and Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion
    University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology
    Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Disclosure(s):
Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
David J. Brown, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: For decades, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) has lagged behind other specialties in terms of racial/ethnic representation throughout the field, from residents to faculty and departmental and national leadership. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are traditionally considered to be underrepresented in medicine. OHNS has not significantly increased representation among these groups at the same rate as other specialties. In part due to limited numbers, it has been difficult to create an inclusive culture with an emphasis on recruitment, retention, and career advancement for underrepresented groups. In order to ensure progress, continued efforts are needed to build capacity around diversity, equity, and inclusion within OHNS in order to strengthen our institutions and improve patient care. Multiple studies demonstrate the importance of ethnic and racial representation among physicians to improve patient outcomes and mitigate health care disparities.

This presentation will cover tangible examples of how to imbue and sustain a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within daily practice at an organizational level. The speakers will cover ongoing efforts within the context of a residency program, department, and institution that can be applied more broadly to any organization or practice setting. Efforts include processes to reduce bias in applicant selection and interviewing, building a culture with a focus on allyship, and the role of top-down leadership. The presentation will serve as a primer to understanding the role of the individual and the organization in advancing a culture committed to inclusion and equity within OHNS.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Summarize current standing of racial/ethnic representation within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Identify practical approaches to integrate efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organization.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss your individual and organization’s role in supporting an inclusive culture through allyship and anti-racist actions.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The Foundation prioritizes capacity building in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This session provides actions for individuals and organizations. The panel delivered highly reviewed content for 2 years, changing yearly. The session also covers enhancing employee/staff engagement.