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Ethnic Diversity Remains Scarce in Academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there is a significant shortage of underrepresented minority medical students.

Influence Of Race, Insurance Status, And Geographic Access To Plastic Surgeons On Immediate Breast Reconstruction Rates

It is incumbent on all stakeholders (surgeons, insurance providers, patients) to work to end these inequities.

Ethnic and Gender Diversity Comparison between Surgical Patients and Caring Surgeons

The US population is becoming more diverse, but the ethnicities of surgeons in practice doesn’t reflect the USA’s demographics.

Race Disparities in Academic Plastic Surgery

Data indicates that historically, minorities have been concentrated in academic positions that are lower on the hierarchy.

Motivations to Pursue Cosmetic Surgery and Surgeon Selection

There are misconceptions about the type of patients who seek plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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