Background Few research studies examine medical students and residents with
intersectional identities. In the emerging literature, data on Black women's experiences may …

Background: Prior studies have shown a lack of diversity among plastic surgery trainees.
The authors evaluate trends in minority representation among applicants to plastic surgery …

Background: Academic plastic surgery has a history of underrepresentation of ethnic and
racial minority groups. Recent policy shifts by national medical groups and plastic surgery …

Background The number of publications on the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion has
surged in the last 5 years. However, a systematic review of this topic has not been …

Objective The Association of Program Directors in Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce
(APDS-DIT) was created in 2017 after the Executive Committee recognized low diversity in …

Amidst the unexpected losses and challenges of 2020, healthcare disparities and health
equity have presided as noteworthy topics of national discussion among healthcare workers …

Background: Improving the number of plastic and reconstructive surgeons who provide care
to patients in underserved communities is critical to achieving health equity. We aimed to …

Professional development as a plastic surgeon is a critical component of a balanced and
rewarding career. The phase of career plays an important role in what opportunities are …

Background In the aftermath of COVID-19, the residency application process has largely
remained in the virtual space, introducing a new challenge to prospective integrated plastic …

Dr. Janis has served as a consultant for LifeCell, Bard, Daiichi Sankyo, Pacira, and Allergan
within the last 12 months prior to submission of this article but has no active conflicts of …