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Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities Through Surgical Workforce Diversity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose of Review To review the current state of surgical workforce diversity and its impact. Recent findings The current state of the U.S. healthcare workforce has fallen short of what is owed to a diverse patient population and workforce diversity remains a perquisite to achieve health equity. Summary Compared to the patient population, there are disproportionately fewer providers of color. Workforce diversity leads to better patient experience and outcomes, trusting relationships and community engagement, and increased equity research. Current policies threaten to halt the little progress that has been made in increasing workforce diversity, but this can be addressed with careful and intentional concerted efforts.

Source: Current Breast Cancer Reports

DOI: 10.1007/s12609-025-00579-0

Authors: Jasmine A. Khubchandani, Tawakalitu O Oseni

Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Career in Medicine

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,090