Tyler K Smith, Rebecca Blankenburg, Ann E Burke, Emma A Omoruyi, Wendla Sensing, Tiffany Ruan, David D Williams, Onyi Oligbo, Lahia Yemane
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Abstract
Objective: Underrepresented in medicine visiting medical student programs (UIM-VMSPs) have gained popularity across specialties as an intervention to diversify residency programs; however, no study has explored the national landscape of these programs in pediatrics. This study aimed to characterize program components, residency rank and match outcomes, benefits, challenges, and lessons learned about UIM-VMSPs in pediatrics nationally.
Methods: In September-December 2023, the authors conducted a national, cross-sectional, mixed methods study surveying program leaders of UIM-VMSPs identified on the Association of Pediatric Program Directors website. The authors used descriptive statistics to analyze the data and conventional content analysis for free-text question responses.
Results: Of the 73 programs listed, 53 (73%) completed the survey. Thirty-three programs (62%) were created after 2020. In defining UIM for program participation, 46 programs (87%) reported using race and ethnicity alone or in combination with other identities. The most common program components were a clinical rotation (96%) and meeting with residency program leadership (91%). Fifty programs (94%) provided stipends with 21(42%) providing $2000. The biggest benefits identified were UIM recruitment with 25 programs (47%) matching at least one UIM-VMSP student thus far and demonstrating institutional commitment to DEI for current residents, faculty, staff, and UIM-VMSP participants. Participants highlighted three themes for lessons learned: (1) importance of comprehensive structuring of the program, (2) aligning selection criteria across the UIM-VMSP and residency program, and (3) gathering participant feedback.
Conclusions: These study findings can be used by residency programs, regardless of specialty, to create or enhance their own UIM-VMSPs.
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Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to strengthen the research and educational base of academic general pediatrics. The journal provides leadership in pediatric education, research, patient care and advocacy. Content areas include pediatric education, emergency medicine, injury, abuse, behavioral pediatrics, holistic medicine, child health services and health policy,and the environment. The journal provides an active forum for the presentation of pediatric educational research in diverse settings, involving medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing professionals. The journal also emphasizes important research relating to the quality of child health care, health care policy, and the organization of child health services. It also includes systematic reviews of primary care interventions and important methodologic papers to aid research in child health and education.
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