Otolaryngologists share and discuss some of the new and ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusiveness at their facilities.
A Black Medical Student’s Plea for Diversity, Inclusion in Otolaryngology Residency
The shockingly low percentage of Blacks and women in otolaryngology shows that the specialty does not accurately reflect the population it serves. I want to be among those helping to change that.
Achieving Equity and Parity in Otolaryngology Care
A physician’s ethical obligation beyond access to care. If your patients are culturally different from you, it’s important to learn and understand their needs.
How Otolaryngology Programs Are Working to Create a More Diverse Workforce
A more diverse workforce helps healthcare professionals learn from one another as otolaryngology expands to include people with differing backgrounds and perspectives.
How Far Women Have Come in Otolaryngology Compensation Parity and What Needs to Happen Next
Women have made progress in leadership roles in our academic societies and training programs, but progress toward equity in otolaryngology has not come quickly enough.
Letter from the Editor: Otolaryngology Must Address Diversity, Gender Bias
Life and medicine are continuously changing at a seemingly accelerating pace. When we attempt to avoid change and cling to the ‘way things were,’ we stop moving forward and growing.
Dana Thompson, MD, Addresses Bias and Diversity in Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology needs more women practitioners and more persons of color.
Letter from the Editor: Why We Are Better When We Are Diverse
Diversity of thought, mind, and body is a key message in June’s issue of ENTtoday.
Response from the editor
Dr. Sims has eloquently identified the value of diversity not only in otolaryngology, but also its contribution to the strength of the U.S. as a nation. Drs. Kuppersmith and Thomas have responded to his editorial indicating steps that the AAO-HNS has taken and is currently taking to increase diversity.
Response from Dr. Sims
My Viewpoint was intended to call attention to a problem and inspire us to act with more alacrity.