Diversity in the Neurology Workforce in the Post-Affirmative Action Era*
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Description
In June 2023, the US Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions. In 1996, California voters overturned affirmative action. Since then, colleges and universities in this state have reported decreases in overall student body diversity and also the diversity of the faculty. It is not clear how this may impact the medical force in the US, including diversity in academic neurology. As a field, neurologists are not representative of the patient diversity in the US. What are ways that institutions can work towards diversification of the field despite the end of affirmative action? This session will include presentations and discussions from neurology faculty directly involved in the recruitment and retention of individuals underrepresented in medicine across the neurology pipeline spectrum (medical school, residency, fellowship, and faculty).
Objectives
Identify strategies for increasing diversity across the neurology pipeline spectrum (medical school, residency, fellowship, and faculty).
Develop strategies to increase diversity across the neurology pipeline spectrum (medical school, residency, fellowship, and faculty).
Implement strategies for increasing diversity across the neurology pipeline spectrum (medical school, residency, fellowship, and faculty).
Speakers
Diversifying Neurology Residency and Fellowship Programs: Lessons Learned, Current Strategies, and Future Directions
DescriptionThe representation of all communities within the basic and clinical neuroscience workforce only strengthens our capacity for significant discoveries and provision of excellent care to the entire US population. We will introduce strategies that have been proven to be effective in attracting diverse resident and fellow training cohorts despite recent attempts to weaken or stop those efforts.
Fostering Diversity in Academic Neurology Departments
DescriptionThe presentation will review the importance and impact of a diverse faculty and strategies that can help accomplish this goal.
Increasing Diversity in the Neurosciences: A Comprehensive Collaborative Approach
DescriptionAs part of this interactive workshop, this presentation will discuss how using validated mentoringparadigms, experiential training, cross-institutional collaboration, funding initiatives, and continuousimprovement can successfully train a 21st-century neuroscience workforce.
SpeakersStrategies to Increase Diversity in Medical Schools: How do we go from here?
DescriptionDr. Lewis will discuss strategies to increase underrepresented groups in medicine and how the SCOTUS decision may impact admissions.
Speakers