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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the consequences of systemic racism in the United States with Black, Hispanic, and other racial and ethnic diverse populations dying at disproportionately higher rates than White Americans. Addressing the social and health disparities amplified by COVID-19 requires in part restructuring of the healthcare system, particularly the diversity of the healthcare workforce to better reflect that of the US population. In January 2021, the Association of Black Cardiologists hosted a virtual roundtable designed to discuss key issues pertaining to medical workforce diversity and to identify strategies aimed at improving racial and ethnic diversity in medical school, graduate medical education, faculty, and leadership positions. The Nurturing Diverse Generations of the Medical Workforce for Success with Authenticity roundtable brought together diverse stakeholders and champions of diversity and inclusion to discuss innovative ideas, solutions, and opportunities to address workforce diversification.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.122.009032 | DOI Listing |
JTCVS Open
August 2025
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, Hull, United Kingdom.
Objective: The underrepresentation of women in thoracic surgery has been well described worldwide. Women can serve as role models for trainees and advance their careers through academic appointments, leadership positions, and involvement in thoracic societies. We aimed to characterize differences between representation of women in thoracic surgery in the United States and Europe.
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October 2025
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, New York, USA.
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a major cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality in the United States. Patients with CHB require long-term antiviral treatment and consistent follow-up, but often face numerous barriers to accessing care and medications. In this study, we used the Medicare Part D database and the Rural-Urban Continuum code to explore specialty and geographic characteristics of healthcare providers that manage Medicare patients with CHB.
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August 2025
Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, Division of Family and Community Medicine, University of Utah, 310 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States.
Background: Pregnancy care in the USA is in crisis, particularly in rural areas. Shortages and maldistribution of care are contributing factors. Family medicine (FM) physicians could be crucial to addressing the crisis.
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October 2025
Department of Nursing, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Aim: To develop the Male Nurse Identity Scale (MNIS) and further evaluate its validity and reliability.
Background: In a context where occupational gender stereotypes continue to influence the nursing profession, the male nurse population often experiences identity dilemmas. The Male Nurse Identity Scale (MNIS) focuses on measuring multidimensional identity; to our knowledge, no similar instrument exists.
JMIR Med Educ
September 2025
Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
The integration of digital health and informatics competencies into health care education in Canada is essential for preparing a workforce capable of leveraging health care technologies to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes. Despite significant advancements, the current educational landscape in digital health remains inconsistent, characterized by fragmented curricula and uneven competency attainment. Addressing these gaps requires an innovative reframing of digital health competencies guided by a robust, outcomes-oriented framework.
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