TITLE:
Disparities across the CREOG Districts —Variations of Wellness and Inclusivity Efforts in Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Websites between Two Consecutive Years
AUTHORS:
Taylor Gatson, Mark Alvarez, Malik Mays, Rachel Coleman, Dani Zoorob
KEYWORDS:
Diversity, Gynecology, Inclusion, Obstetrics, Residency
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Reproductive Sciences,
Vol.12 No.1,
January
31,
2024
ABSTRACT: Background: Few studies have focused on the geographic
and chronologic assessment of inclusivity and wellness in Obstetrics and
Gynecology residency websites across the US. Objective: To
identify variations in wellness and inclusivity website depictions across CREOG
districts over the past two years. Methods: This is a
cross-sectional analysis of the websites of ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency
programs across the United States between April 2022 and April 2023. The
assessment was based on a compilation of 22 attributes devised and piloted by
49 medical students. A racially, geographically, and gender-diverse cohort of
11 students performed data collection. Results: A total of 560
websites were analyzed over two years. Wellness efforts remained unchanged in
both years (website content, dedicated support personnel, and group
activities). In 2023, a reduction in referencing of wellness (22%) and
inclusivity (30%) occurred in leadership messaging. However, a 7% increase in
the use of inclusive pronouns was noted. A reduction in gender diversity
was identified (9% in faculty, 5% in residents), with programs favoring
female-only teams. Similarly, a 7% reduction in the number of underrepresented
in medicine faculty and residents was noted. A 15% reduction was noted in
curricula referencing inclusivity in their mission statement and inclusivity
focused research. Conclusions: This study suggests the variations
across websites relative to inclusivity and wellness over the past two years.
Updated websites may provide an accurate reflection of the offerings of
programs and their investment in wellness and inclusivity across the nation.