Diversity and inclusion in radiology: a necessity for improving the field

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Ritika Manik, Emory University; Gelareh Sadigh, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2021-01-01
• Publisher: BRITISH INST RADIOLOGY
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © 2021 The Authors. Published by the British Institute of Radiology
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20210407
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
• Volume: 94
• Issue: 1126
• Start Page: 20210407
• End Page: 20210407
• Keywords: Science & Technology; Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging; Life Sciences & Biomedicine; PROMOTION
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Radiology

Abstract

Women and minorities are systematically under-represented in medicine, and this effect is pronounced in the field of radiology, across education, workforce and leadership. The proportion of women and minorities represented in radiology diminishes as their rank or job title elevates. Much of this are likely due to implicit biases, generational attitudes, and workplace cultures that can be discriminatory towards women and minorities. Steps that can be taken include closing the gender pay-gap, providing more opportunities for mentorship, addressing biases, and supporting the upward career mobility of women and minorities. Ultimately, increasing diversity will benefit all stakeholders in medicine, as collaboration among diverse individuals fosters innovation, greater financial efficiency, and better patient outcomes.