Racial and Sex Disparities in Resident Attrition Among Surgical Subspecialties

Abstract

Results of this cross-sectional study suggest that the percentage of female residents in surgical specialties has improved over the last 18 years, and the percentage of URiM residents has remained relatively unchanged. Risk for attrition and unintended attrition was significantly elevated for female and URiM residents, specifically Black/African Americans. These results highlight current racial and sex disparities in resident attrition and demonstrate the importance of developing strategies to recruit, retain, and support residents.