Presence of Diversity or Inclusion Information on US Ophthalmology Residency Program Websites

• DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.1326
• Publication Date: 2022-05-12T15:07:30Z
• Authors: Nahomy Ledesma Vi...; Fasika Woreta; Grace Sun
• Keywords: Ophthalmology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Ethnicity; Humans; Internship and Residency; Female; Prospective Studies; Minority Groups; 3. Good health

<h3>Importance</h3> Groups historically underrepresented in medicine also remain within ophthalmology. Prospective applicants, particular women and racial ethnic minority groups, consider program factors related to gender diversity, culture more than nonminority groups. A prospective applicant's decision apply a residency may be influenced by the information presented on program's website. <h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate for presence of diversity or inclusion US ophthalmology websites. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This quality improvement study, conducted from May 1 June 2, 2021, included cross-sectional review Ophthalmology websites were reviewed 6 predetermined criteria. <h3>Main Outcomes Measures</h3> The Association between size ranking with criteria was assessed. <h3>Results</h3> Of 121 reviewed, 29 (24%) met at least Programs 12 residents (odds ratio [OR], 3.58; 95% CI, 1.39-9.55;<i>P</i> = .004) programs ranked top 20 best hospitals (OR, 3.28; 1.05-10.1;<i>P</i> .02) likely have their <h3>Conclusion Relevance</h3> Results this study suggest that majority do not regarding Although investigation cannot determine how an website reflects program, these findings there is gap applicants can collect when evaluating