Linguistic Differences Based on Gender and Race in Urology Application Personal Statements: A Comparison of 2017 and 2023 Applications

Urol Clin North Am. 2023 Nov;50(4):531-539. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2023.06.013. Epub 2023 Aug 12.

Abstract

While diversity and inclusion efforts have increased in urology, comparative analysis of personal statements from 2016-2017 and 2022-2023 residency applications showed few linguistic changes over time by gender or race/ethnicity. These results suggest the need for directed efforts to engage, mentor, and coach females and underrepresented minorities during medical school and the urology application process.

Keywords: Diversity; Equity; Gender; Inclusion; Internship and residency; Linguistics; Race; Urology/education.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Linguistics
  • Minority Groups
  • Urology* / education