Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Angela Martinez-Strengel, Lilanthi Balasuriya, Aba Black, David Berg, Inginia Genao, Cary P. Gross, Danya Keene, Darin Latimore, Sylk Sotto-Santiago, Dowin Boatright
Summary: The study found that many internal medicine program directors and associate program directors lack understanding of the new diversity standard and express concerns about its scope and institutional commitment. Efforts for diversity and inclusion are mainly focused on recruitment strategies, while structured implementation through education, guidance, and financial allocation can help address concerns and meet the new ACGME diversity standard effectively.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Christopher L. Bennett, Maame Yaa A. B. Yiadom, Olesya Baker, Regan H. Marsh
Summary: The study found that the diversity of the US physician workforce has not improved significantly over the years, with only a few specialties showing statistically significant increases in representation of Black and Hispanic trainees. It could take decades for these specialties to reach levels of representation comparable to that of the US population, indicating that current efforts to promote diversity in the physician workforce are insufficient.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Olivia Agata Walkowiak, William A. Hardy, Lauren Huckaby, Minoo N. Kavarana, Suyog A. Mokashi, Taufiek Konrad Rajab
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the changes in sex, race, and ethnicity of surgeons performing heart transplantations between 2000-2020 using the United Network for Organ Sharing database. The results showed an increased proportion of non-White and female cardiothoracic surgeons performing heart transplantations during this period, but there remains a lack of diversity compared to the general United States population.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Avik Chatterjee, Spencer Dunleavy, Tiffany Gonzalez, Jalen Benson, Lori Henault, Alexander Macintosh, Kristen Goodell, Robert Witzburg, Michael Paasche-Orlow
Summary: Background bias is prevalent in healthcare, including admissions, leading to a lack of diversity in the healthcare workforce. Admissions interviews can be discriminatory towards applicants, with lower socioeconomic status and non-native English speakers more likely to experience discrimination. Reforms are needed at the interviewer and institution level to reduce discrimination and its impact.
Review
Pediatrics
Loren Berman, Elizabeth Renaud, Devon Pace, Cynthia D. Downard, Benedict C. Nwomeh, Eunice Y. Huang, Ying Z. Weatherall, Samir K. Gadepalli, Kevin P. Mollen, Grace Z. Mak, Erika Newman, A. P. S. T. P. D. D. E. I. Committee APSTPD DEI Comm
Summary: Diverse perspectives are crucial in every industry, including medicine. The underrepresentation of minorities in healthcare leads to poorer outcomes for minority patients, so efforts to increase diversity in the healthcare workforce are essential. In the field of pediatric surgery, where the majority of the workforce is currently white and does not reflect the racial or ethnic diversity of the populations served, it is important to optimize the fellow selection process to support diversity and inclusion. A position statement endorsed by the executive committee of the Association of Pediatric Surgery Training Program Directors (APSTPD) provides concrete recommendations for mitigating bias and supporting diverse applicants throughout the selection process.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, Wendy Clay, Juliana Madzia, Salem Harry-Hernandez, David Henderson
Summary: Addressing health disparities and diversifying the healthcare workforce are important priorities in public health. This article examines the experiences of underrepresented health professionals over four generations and highlights common themes of not belonging and feeling invisible. Despite the challenges, the authors express hope for the future.
ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Nathan Fisk, Nicholas M. Kelly, Lori Liebrock
Summary: Amidst the demand for cybersecurity talent, there is a need to broaden access to formal education and certificate programs, as well as develop entry points into informal cybersecurity communities. This paper highlights the role of cybersecurity communities in developing expertise and the unequal distribution of opportunities in the field. It also discusses efforts at state universities to provide onramps to the cybersecurity community and explores mechanisms to scale the workforce and include marginalized voices.
COMPUTERS & SECURITY
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Sarah M. Robbins, Christina R. Daulton, Belen Hurle, Carla Easter
Summary: The Short Course in Genomics developed by the NHGRI at NIH aims to provide educator resources on cutting edge scientific topics, serving diverse educator and student populations. The course focuses on inspiring new teaching materials, expanding access to scientific information, and promoting bidirectional learning through interactive curriculum development. Attendees from diverse backgrounds have been more likely to teach students from underrepresented communities in STEM fields, indicating the potential for the course to contribute to improving genomic literacy and future health decision-making.
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Brooke C. Bredbeck, Lia D. Delaney, Gifty Kwakye
Summary: This cross-sectional survey evaluated the research and career interests of aspiring academic surgeons and found that demographic factors influenced their choices. The results showed that female and underrepresented in medicine (URiM) respondents were more inclined towards research fields with lower relative funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Vence L. Bonham, Eric D. Greens
Summary: The NHGRI recently published a new strategic vision emphasizing the importance of a diverse genomics workforce and establishing a set of guiding principles and values. In order to fulfill the potential of genomics, attracting and retaining a diverse workforce is seen as an urgent priority.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Max C. Yates, David I. Auerbach, Douglas O. Staiger, Peter I. Buerhaus
Summary: The number of rural registered nurses (RNs) in the United States is steadily growing, comparable to the growth rate of urban RNs. However, rural RNs are less diverse and less educated compared to urban RNs. Young rural nurses are on track to adequately replace older nurses and continue the growth of the workforce in rural areas.
JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Sophia L. Friedl, Tarun K. Jella, Thomas B. Cwalina, Heather A. Vallier
Summary: The Veterans Health Administration had shorter wait times compared to the Veterans Health Administration's Community Care Program, and there were variations in wait times among different surgical specialties.
Article
Surgery
Lucas S. Salgado, Leticia N. Campos, Angela T. Z. Yabrude, Alexandra M. Buda, Vivian F. Amaral, Lucas L. P. A. Ribeiro, Felipe S. Barbosa, Rodrigo C. S. Pimentel, Asher Mishaly, Joao B. Neto, Aristocles H. Bezerra, Nivaldo Alonso
Summary: Only around one-fifth of Brazilian medical students are aware of global surgery, with a preference for gaining knowledge through social media and webinars. Extracurricular classes and internships are the most preferred options for students to familiarize themselves with the field, highlighting the importance of national opportunities and adequate training as potential obstacles to pursuing a career in global surgery.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako, Victor Ray, Eugenia C. South
Summary: In 2021, the American Association of Medical Colleges released a framework to address structural racism in academic medicine, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and education. The framework highlights the long history of racially exclusionary practices in medical schools and examines the role of race and racism in medical training, focusing on disparities in educational and career outcomes, experiences along racial lines, and long-term implications.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Chelsea Dorsey, Elsie Ross, Abena Appah-Sampong, Monica Vela, Milda Saunders
Summary: Increasing numbers of female and Hispanic trainees were observed in the three surgical disciplines, with Hispanic trainees entering the field at a rate higher than their proportion in medical school. However, black trainees did not show a significant increase. Women and black trainees were under-represented in all specialties compared to their representation in medical school, suggesting potential recruitment issues at various stages.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michele A. Manahan, Jeffrey W. Aston, Ricardo J. Bello, Charalampos Siotos, Renee Demski, Carisa M. Cooney, Peter J. Pronovost, Gedge D. Rosson
Summary: There are obstacles to implementing a culture of patient safety nationwide. The field of plastic surgery faces unique challenges in this area, but a dynamic framework has been devised based on experience with a formal quality improvement committee structure, literature review, and work from The Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. The framework has led to improvements in patient safety, quality, and service outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Samuel Sarmiento, Michael McColl, Leila Musavi, Faiz Gani, Joseph K. Canner, Lisa Jacobs, Fanmeng Fu, Charalampos Siotos, Mehran Habibi
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2020)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Kevin M. Klifto, Rachael M. Payne, Charalampos Siotos, Scott D. Lifchez, Damon S. Cooney, Kristen P. Broderick, Oluseyi Aliu, Michele A. Manahan, Gedge D. Rosson, Carisa M. Cooney
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
Article
Surgery
Jill P. Stone, Ricardo J. Bello, Charalampos Siotos, Meredith L. Meyer, Mohamad E. Sebai, Rachael M. Payne, Michele A. Manahan, Damon S. Cooney, Justin M. Sacks, Kristen P. Broderick, Carisa M. Cooney, Gedge D. Rosson
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2020)
Article
Surgery
Pathik Aravind, Charalampos Siotos, Elizabeth Bernatowicz, Carisa M. Cooney, Gedge D. Rosson
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
(2020)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Charalampos Siotos, Andrew M. Bonett, Marek A. Hansdorfer, Kalliopi Siotou, Rohan H. Kambeyanda, Amir H. Dorafshar
Summary: This study presents a case of upper lip pressure ulcer related to SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting the scarcity of data on optimal management. Conservative treatment is the most common method used, but little is known about the aesthetic and functional morbidity associated with both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Mehran Habibi, Vishnu Prasath, Robert Dembinski, Justin M. Sacks, Gedge D. Rosson, Mohamad E. Sebai, Sarah Mirkhaef, Ricardo J. Bello, Charalampos Siotos, Kristen P. Broderick
Summary: The study aimed to compare mastectomy flap perfusion using PlasmaBlade (R) versus traditional electrocautery, with 90% of patients showing better perfusion on the PlasmaBlade (R) side. Although the PlasmaBlade (R) group had higher intraoperative skin flap perfusion ratings, both groups had comparable outcomes.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Charalampos Siotos, Russell R. Reid, Julia F. Corcoran, Jason Ko, Sonya P. Agnew, Amir H. Dorafshar
Summary: Despite the challenges brought on by the healthcare crisis related to the spread of the novel coronavirus, plastic surgery program directors in Chicago took action to promote surgical education through citywide, multi-institutional, systematic clinical case discussions. This initiative enhanced clinical core knowledge in plastic surgery and fostered collaboration among residents and faculty across institutions.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Charalampos Siotos, Michael A. Cheah, George Damoulakis, Jonathan Kelly, Kalliopi Siotou, Loren S. Schechter, Deana S. Shenaq, Gordon H. Derman, Amir H. Dorafshar
Summary: This study evaluated changes in Medicare reimbursement for common plastic surgery procedures from 2010 to 2020, finding an average increase in reimbursement rates but a decrease after adjusting for inflation. Plastic surgeons should be aware of these trends and advocate for fairer reimbursement rates.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Surgery
Konstantinos Gasteratos, Georgia-Alexandra Spyropoulou, Kongkrit Chaiyasate, Charalampos Siotos, Nikolaos Vlachopoulos, Jonathan Friedstat
Summary: This study systematically evaluated microsurgical techniques for nasal reconstruction and found that the auricular helical and radial forearm flaps were the most commonly used free flaps with satisfactory outcomes. The main complication was partial flap necrosis, and the main etiologic factors were malignancy and trauma.
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David Cui, Priya Mathews, Gavin Li, Shanna VanCourt, Esen Akpek
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the long-term treatment outcomes of dry eye in patients with and without primary Sjogren's syndrome (SS). The results showed that both SS and non-SS dry eye patients demonstrated improvement in ocular surface staining score with similar rates of corneal complications leading to loss of vision.
Review
Orthopedics
Charalampos Siotos, Mohammed Asif, Jugyeong Lee, Sydney R. Horen, Stella M. Seal, Gordon H. Derman, Jafar S. Hasan, Mark A. Grevious, Matthew E. Doscher
Summary: This study investigated the impact of cast choice on nonunion rates for conservatively treated acute scaphoid fractures. The results showed that short arm casting was non-inferior to long arm casting in terms of nonunion rates, and casts without thumb immobilization were equally effective as casts with thumb immobilization.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Charalampos Siotos, Jennifer Ferraro, Sydney R. Horen, Kalliopi Siotou, Joseph Lopez, Amir H. Dorafshar
Summary: This study shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on industry payments to plastic surgeons and its subspecialties. While there has been a decrease in industry payments, there has been an increase in charitable contributions and grant payments.
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Charalampos Siotos, Elizabeth S. O'Neill, Emily Beltran, Jonathan Kelly, George Damoulakis, Kalliopi Siotou, Keith C. Hood, George Kokosis, Amir H. Dorafshar, Deana S. Shenaq
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Lilia G. Lunt, Sydney Horen, Jennifer Ferraro, Charalampos Siotos, George Kokosis, Deana Shenaq, Rosalinda Alvarado, Claudia B. Perez, Cristina M. O'Donoghue, Andrea Madrigrano
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)