Article
Pediatrics
Bahar Barani-Najafabadi, David T. Selewski, Danielle E. Soranno, Darcy K. Weidemann
Summary: This study aims to investigate the representation of women physicians in leadership and speaking roles in the annual American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) meeting. The results show that there were significant increases in the proportion of women speakers per year and percentage of women chairs or moderators. However, there were no specific trends in lifetime achievement awards and no significant changes in the number of lifetime achievement awards.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Raelle Tagge, Daniel T. Lackland, Philip B. Gorelick, Irene Litvan, Salvador Cruz-Flores, Jose G. Merino, Bruce Ovbiagele
Summary: TRANSCENDS is a program funded by the NINDS and AAN to support underrepresented individuals in advancing their careers in research and academic appointments. The program has shown successful outcomes in terms of academic productivity and career advancement, with participants benefiting from professional skills development and mentorship. Opportunities for improvement include additional support for career transitions and more structured reporting requirements for mentees.
Article
Pediatrics
Colin J. Orr, Skyler McLaurin-Jiang, Shaundreal D. Jamison
Summary: The article discusses the importance of mentorship for career development among Black academic physicians.
Article
Pediatrics
Monica L. Hoff, Nancy N. Liao, Claudia A. Mosquera, Alex Saucedo, Rebecca G. Wallihan, Jennifer R. Walton, Rebecca Scherzer, Elizabeth M. Bonachea, Lorina W. Wise, Olivia W. Thomas, John D. Mahan, John A. Barnard, O. N. Ray Bignall
Summary: Racial and ethnic disparities persist within US medical schools, making some individuals underrepresented in medicine. To address this issue, a multifaceted approach was implemented to increase the percentage of underrepresented residents in pediatric residency programs. Despite challenges, such as pipeline concerns and recruitment during a pandemic, small, low-resource strategies were effective in achieving a more representative residency program.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Vinay Prabhu, Eduardo Pascual Van Sant, Jessica T. Lovett, Nicole M. Hindman
Summary: Many North American radiology societies support membership diversity, especially those with fewer members. Minority sexual orientation and gender identity groups receive less attention in diversity statements, initiatives, and publications. Societies with diversity statements and initiatives are more likely to have membership diversity initiatives and publications.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Frederick Mun, Krishna V. Suresh, Andrew N. Pollak, Carol D. Morris
Summary: Professional societies offer orthopaedic surgeons opportunities for professional development, leadership roles, and contributions to research and practice guidelines. However, early-career surgeons often lack guidance on the long-term benefits of membership. This review article provides an overview of orthopaedic professional societies, reasons for early-career surgeons to join, and ways to get involved, including tips for advancing within a society and a comprehensive list of opportunities for leadership development, fellowship, mentorship, and research in the first 10 years of practice.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linda H. Chaudron, Elizabeth Anson, Jane M. Bryson Tolbert, Sachi Inoue, Catherine Cerulli
Summary: Research demonstrates a gender gap in leadership roles within academic medicine, with women being underrepresented in senior positions. The University of Rochester Medical Center's career development program has shown significant improvements in knowledge and competency for mid-career women faculty, leading to successful achievement of personal goals for the majority of participants. Longitudinal data and comparison to nonparticipants are necessary for a comprehensive understanding of the program's impact.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Sarah M. Russel, Zainab Farzal, Charles Ebert, Robert Buckmire, Christine DeMason, Rupali Shah, Dennis O. Frank-Ito
Summary: This study aimed to assess inequities in representation and promotion opportunities by race in academic otolaryngology. The results showed that black, Latine, and Asian otolaryngologists were underrepresented at all ranks. Additionally, medical students from these racial backgrounds had lower odds of becoming otolaryngology residents compared to their white peers. Efforts should be made to recruit more American Indian/Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander faculty in this field.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Mary R. Shen, Emma Tzioumis, Elizabeth Andersen, Kathryn Wouk, Rebecca McCall, Winston Li, Susan Girdler, Erin Malloy
Summary: This article summarizes the evidence of the impact of mentoring on women's career outcomes in academic medicine. It found that mentoring was associated with objective and subjective measures of career success. However, women were more likely to report having no mentor and experienced lower research productivity and career satisfaction, as well as greater barriers to promotion.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Angel Abuelo, Sabine Mann
Summary: There is a global shortage of production animal veterinarians, and providing adequate continuing education (CE) can increase their retention rate in rural areas. A study was conducted to design a CE program for recent veterinary graduates working in bovine medicine. Two surveys were conducted to identify the needs and preferences of early-career bovine veterinarians and to compare their responses with experienced veterinarians. The results showed that a combination of distance education and hands-on workshops was the preferred method for accessing CE among early-career veterinarians.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Christina Dorismond, Andrew C. Prince, Zainab Farzal, Adam M. Zanation
Summary: This study evaluated the academic outcomes of CDA recipients, finding that female awardees lag behind males in NIH funding acquisition and h-index, highlighting the need for more research into gender differences to promote equity in research.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Angela I. Choe, Kayla Krause, Heather Costigan, Morgan Loeffler, Supriya Gupta, Susan K. Hobbs, Linda Probyn, Christopher M. Straus, Lauren J. Van Scoy
Summary: This study aims to assess the state of diversity in Radiology Residency Programs in the United States and evaluate the acceptance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. An electronic survey was conducted and the results showed that there is still a lack of African American and Latinx radiologists in the physician workforce. Many respondents agreed on the importance of considering diversity in faculty and resident recruitment, but there is room for improvement in formalizing efforts to recruit underrepresented minorities.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Shuang Liao, Christopher Lavender, Huiwen Zhai, Xinxi Zhou
Summary: This study examined factors associated with academic career progression among junior physician-scientists after completing a research training program. The study found that co-publication with overseas mentors and choosing medical oncology/pediatric oncology as a clinical specialty were associated with sustained research involvement and high productivity. Additionally, joining the training program after the age of 36 was not linked to high research competency. These factors had high correlations with self-efficacy and environmental elements, which interacted to affect the career progression of physician-scientists.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Business
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam, Jonathan Lean
Summary: Experienced doctoral educators believe that it is crucial for doctoral students to achieve publications before graduating in order to pursue an academic career successfully. They recommend that institutions and supervisors take responsibility for equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills for academic authorship.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Management
Dorothea Bowyer, Milissa Deitz, Anne Jamison, Chloe E. Taylor, Erika Gyengesi, Jaime Ross, Hollie Hammond, Anita Eseosa Ogbeide, Tinashe Dune
Summary: This paper uses auto-ethnographic narratives to explore the impact of COVID-19 on academic mothers' career cycles at an Australian university, aiming to explore alternative feminist models in Higher Education. The authors advocate for a re-centering of career cycle patterns and a call for enhancing institutional gender equality policies.
GENDER WORK AND ORGANIZATION
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jeffrey S. Hyams, Michael Brimacombe, Yael Haberman, Thomas Walters, Greg Gibson, Angela Mo, David Mack, Anne Griffiths, Brendan Boyle, Neal LeLeiko, James Markowitz, Joel Rosh, Ashish Patel, Sapana Shah, Robert Baldassano, Marian Pfefferkorn, Cary Sauer, Joelynn Dailey, Suresh Venkateswaran, Subra Kugathasan, Lee A. Denson
Summary: This study developed a model for predicting the risk of colectomy in children newly diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The findings suggest that a small group of children with severe UC still require colectomy despite current therapies. The gene signature observations provide additional targets for managing patients who do not respond to current medical treatments.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Joelynn Dailey, Lina Kozhaya, Mikail Dogan, Dena Hopkins, Blaine Lapin, Katherine Herbst, Michael Brimacombe, Kristen Grandonico, Faith Karabacak, John Schreiber, Bruce Tsan-Liang Liang, Juan C. Salazar, Derya Unutmaz, Jeffrey S. Hyams
Summary: The study found that IBD patients receiving biologic therapies have lower and less durable neutralizing antibody response to natural infection with SARS-CoV-2, putting them at risk of reinfection. However, after vaccination, patients had a significantly stronger antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating potential protection against the virus.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Timothy T. Phamduy, Sharon Smith, Katherine W. Herbst, Paul T. Phamduy, Michael Brimacombe, Alexander H. Hogan, Juan C. Salazar, Jesse Sturm
Summary: The study found a decrease in pediatric KD hospitalizations in the US in 2020, but an increase in the proportion of severe cases. The median age of children hospitalized with KD also increased. The research suggests a potential rise in KD cases as social distancing policies are lifted.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Kristan Pierz, Michael Brimacombe, Sylvia Ounpuu
Summary: Percutaneous hamstring lengthening significantly improves knee function in children with cerebral palsy, but may result in increased anterior pelvic tilt specifically for patients at GMFCS level III.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Katherine Baldwin, Alexa Goldfarb, Michael Brimacombe, Dena Hopkins, Jeffrey S. Hyams
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of methotrexate (MTX) as primary maintenance therapy in pediatric Crohn disease (CD) and identified baseline predictive factors. The results showed that MTX may have a primary maintenance role in mild/moderate CD and is well tolerated in most patients.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shikha Sarkar, Michael Brimacombe, Victor Herson
Summary: This study retrospectively observed the use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and cryoprecipitate (CRYO) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and found that a large proportion of transfusions were not supported by evidence-based medicine, indicating the need for improvement in their use.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Raina Sinha, Michael Brimacombe, Jennifer C. Romano
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of gender on surgeons in the field of congenital heart surgery. A cross-sectional survey found that women experience more barriers and negative effects of gender in their professional career, clinical practice, and personal life compared to men. Women reported lower salaries, academic ranks, and higher rates of sexual harassment.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
J. Lee Pace, Mauricio Drummond, Michael Brimacombe, Chris Cheng, David Chiu, S. Brandon Luczak, Jeffrey B. Shroff, Francine Zeng, Greg M. Kanski, Rafael Kakazu, Andrew Cohen
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between relative tibial external rotation and trochlear dysplasia, as well as the location of the trochlear groove and tibial tubercle in patients with and without patellar instability. The results show that relative tibial external rotation is significantly associated with trochlear dysplasia and that the position of the trochlear groove is more medial in patients with patellar instability. The study also finds that the tibial tubercle to trochlear groove distance is associated with multiple anatomical measurements.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Fernando S. Mendoza, Lee Sanders, David D. Laitin
Article
Health Policy & Services
Kimberley Roche, Siddika Mulchan, Lauren Ayr-Volta, Megan Elias, Michael Brimacombe, Cecelia Morello, Katherine A. Hinderer
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of two psychological interventions on pediatric healthcare workers' mental well-being. The results showed that both gratitude journaling and cognitive strategies were associated with reduced depression and anxiety scores, although the changes were not statistically significant. This study highlights the importance of improving the mental health of healthcare workers, but further research with larger samples is needed.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Fernando S. Mendoza
Summary: The recipient of the Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award in 2022 gave an address at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting on April 22, 2022. The lack of diversity in the pediatric workforce is connected to social injustices in communities of color. Improvements necessitate leadership, mentoring, sponsorships, and collective impact partnerships.
Article
Pediatrics
Ghida El-Banna, Kimberly Higuera, Fernando S. Mendoza
Summary: This study examines the intergenerational health effects of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on undocumented parents and their children in families with mixed immigration status. The findings show that DACA recipients experience decreased familial stress and increased access to healthcare, compared to DACA-ineligible parents. However, the poor health access of DACA-ineligible family members can stress DACA recipients and their US-born children, influencing their health-seeking behavior. The study highlights the need to examine healthcare access for all members of immigrant families, as it impacts the well-being of their children.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Medicine, General & Internal
K. Schissler, S. Stewart, T. Phamduy, M. Brimacombe, I. Waynik, E. Hoppa
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Allergy
Jessica Hollenbach, Melanie Collins, Michael Brimacombe, Alexander Hogan
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Alexander H. Hogan, Michael Brimacombe, Maua Mosha, Glenn Flores
Summary: This study compares traditional models and artificial neural-network modeling and finds that the neural network model can identify more readmission risk factors and complex factor interactions.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2022)
