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ArticleThe Laryngoscope2023

Intersectionality of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Otolaryngology Match From 2013 to 2019.

Neeraja Konuthula, Sherise Epstein, Xing Wang, Mark E Whipple, Randall A Bly, Sarah N Bowe

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Neeraja KonuthulaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.ORCID 0000-0002-9691-9331
Sherise EpsteinDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.ORCID 0000-0002-4571-4520
Xing WangSeattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Mark E WhippleDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.ORCID 0000-0003-1040-7528
Randall A BlyDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.ORCID 0000-0001-5308-527X
Sarah N BoweDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Joint Base San Antonio-Ft, Sam Houston, Texas, U.S.A.ORCID 0000-0002-5266-7910

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Research Training in OtolaryngologyT32DC000018 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI STONE, JENNIFER S. · 1989 to 2023
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NIDCD NIH HHS T32 DC000018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesRacial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) match have been described individually, but not intersectionally. Intersectionality recognizes how multiple forms of discrimination (e.g., sexism, racism) can have a combined effect. The objective of this study was to analyze racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the OHNS match using an intersectional approach.

methodsCross-sectional evaluation of data from otolaryngology applicants from the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and of corresponding otolaryngology residents from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) from 2013 to 2019. Data were stratified by race, ethnicity, and gender. The Cochran-Armitage tests assessed trends over time in the proportions of applicants and corresponding residents. Chi-square tests with Yates' continuity correction were performed to evaluate differences between the aggregate proportions of applicants and corresponding residents.

resultsThe proportion of White men in the resident pool was increased compared to the applicant pool (ACGME 0.417, ERAS 0.375; Δ + 0.042; 95% CI 0.012 to 0.071; p = 0.03). This was also the case for White women (ACGME 0.206, ERAS 0.175; Δ + 0.031; 95% CI 0.007 to 0.055; p = 0.05). In contrast, there was a smaller proportion of residents compared to applicants among Multiracial men (ACGME 0.014, ERAS 0.047; Δ - 0.033; 95% CI -0.043 to -0.023; p < 0.001) and Multiracial women (ACGME 0.010, ERAS 0.026; Δ - 0.016; 95% CI -0.024 to -0.008; p < 0.001).

conclusionThe findings of this study imply that White men have a persistent advantage, while several racial, ethnic, and gender minorities are disadvantaged in the OHNS match. Further research is necessary to examine why these differences exist in residency selection, including evaluation during the screening, reviewing, interviewing, and ranking stages. Laryngoscope, 133:2558-2563, 2023.

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Internship and ResidencyOtolaryngologyCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, Medical, GraduateEthnicityFemaleHumansIntersectional FrameworkMaleUnited Statesdiversityethnicitygenderintersectionalitymatchphysician workforcerace

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PMCPMC10427733

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