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ArticleJournal of hand and microsurgery2024

Differences in Academic Qualifications for Leadership at Hand Surgery Fellowships in the United States.

Jason Silvestre, James A Clemmons, Benjamin Chang, Robert H Wilson

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4 authors.

Jason SilvestreDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
James A ClemmonsDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States.
Benjamin ChangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Robert H WilsonDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States.

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Abstract

Objective: In the United States, orthopaedic, general, and plastic surgery hand fellowship programs train hand surgeons. Currently, differences in the academic qualifications of hand surgery fellowship directors (HSFDs) are unknown. This study compares the academic qualifications of HSFDs by specialty. Methods: American Medical Association's Residency and Fellowship Database was queried for hand surgery fellowship training programs. Scholarly activity, academic characteristics, and training pedigrees were collected for each HSFD. Results: Ninety-two HSFDs (73 orthopaedic surgeons, 17 plastic surgeons, 2 general surgeons) were identified. Most were male (87%) and Caucasian (82%). Mean age was 55 ± 11 years and most were trained in orthopaedic surgery (80%). Ten percent of orthopaedic hand surgery fellowship programs were run by a plastic surgeon HSFD, which was greater than 0% of plastic surgery hand fellowship programs run by an orthopaedic surgeon HSFD ( Conclusion: Ultimately, HSFDs have strong research backgrounds and similar characteristics despite disparate training pathways. Women and racial minority groups are largely underrepresented among leadership positions at hand surgery fellowships. These benchmarks can help inform future diversity initiatives.

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academicdirectorsfellowshiphandsurgery

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PMID38854378
PMCPMC11127534

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