Diversity in Pediatrics Department Leadership Positions

There is a recognized need to promote greater diversity in the pediatric workforce and pediatric academic leadership, aiming to achieve greater numbers of pediatricians who are under-represented in medicine (URM). 1 Fernandez A. Further incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into medical education research. Acad Med 2019;94(11S Association of American Medical Colleges Learn Serve Lead: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Research in Medical Education Sessions):S5-6. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000002916 Google Scholar A department chair can play a prominent role in prioritizing URM recruitment as well as retention. In addition, if the chairs themselves self-identify as URM, they can also serve as visible leaders and role models for current and future URM trainees and faculty. 2 Carethers J.M. Toward realizing diversity in academic medicine. J Clin Invest. 2020; 130: 5626-5628 Crossref PubMed Scopus (9) Google Scholar Other leadership roles, such as vice chair, division chief, fellowship director, or clinic director may have a similar effect.