Language and terminology in medical and science journals must be accurate, clear, and precise, and must reflect fairness, equity, and consistency in use and reporting of race and ethnicity.

Tips for Otolaryngologists Who Want to Enter and Excel in Entrepreneurship

Remembering Dr. Gladney’s Contributions to Otolaryngology and Diversity
Gender Homophily in Surgical Faculty Networks Associated with Impeded Career Advancement for Women
A look at to what extent might the lack of increased representation of women in higher ranks on surgical faculties and in leadership is due to relationship network differences and lack of sponsorship/inclusion of women.
Presence of Women at U.S. Head and Neck Society Meetings Has Increased but Disparity Persists
High-profile speaker roles at national meetings can provide women starting out with needed role modeling and mentorship and promote their careers.
Reliance on Exam Scores in Residency Applicant Selection Restricts Diversity in Otolaryngology
Strict adherence to USMLE scores may lead to disproportionally low recruitment of applicants who are female, >30 years of age, underrepresented minorities, and from institutions without an otolaryngology residency program.

Otolaryngologist Discusses What Equity, Diversity Meant to Her Career
Data Shows Increasing Lack of Diversity within Elite Surgical Specialties, Especially Otolaryngology
Significant disparities exist in medical school enrollment for minority students and achievement of full professorship in otolaryngology, surgery, and internal medicine.

Being Asian American: My Emotions Following the Mass Shooting in Atlanta
I didn’t realize the intensity and depth of the emotions I had been suppressing for the past several decades as an Asian American.
Opening Doors: An Otolaryngologist Helps to Build Diversity
Carl M. Truesdale, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellow in Beverly Hills, recently wrote about his commitment to and experience in helping to diversify medicine during his residency in Michigan Medicine’s department of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery