Study Reveals Disparities in Performance Assessments for Female Minority Emergency Medicine Residents
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals disparities in the performance assessments of female residents in emergency medicine, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups. The study examined the assessments of nearly 2,700 emergency medicine residents and found that these disparities indicate discrimination, hindering the career progression of minority trainees. The study emphasizes the need to address assessment bias in graduate medical education, as it may explain the underrepresentation of women, people of color, and marginalized communities in leadership roles in medicine. Assessments play a pivotal role in residents’ careers, and addressing bias in evaluations is crucial for fostering diversity and inclusion in treatment. Read More
Study Reveals Disparities in Performance Assessments for Female Minority Emergency Medicine Residents (Yasgur, MA, LSW, Medscape, 10/12).
