543 Diversity in Burn Surgery Programs

Abstract Introduction Racial and gender disparities have been longstanding in the fields of medicine surgery. In literature, underrepresentation has highlighted plastic surgery general programs, however few studies examine this within burn Two describe racial that exist leadership. This study seeks to compare highlight representation minority female surgeons training at a major metropolitan center other surgical programs. Methods Applicant data were reviewed for acceptance clinical fellowship program from 2008 2022. Self-identification was used categorize as male or race Asian, African American, White, other. The each applicant recorded. analyzed compared trends among physicians Demographic also obtained newly hired staff same center. Results From 2008-2022, there 30 enrolled institution’s program. Fourteen (46.7%) female. Twelve (40%) ten (33.3%) six (20%) two (6.7%) unknown background. 2018-2022, 277 members There 238 females (85.9%). 142 (51.2%) who 82 (29.6%) (10.8%) 23 (8.3%) Hispanic Latino. Conclusions 2022, US graduating medical class 52% – proportion slightly increased over last four years. Furthermore, school 58.8% 25.5% 10.6% Latino, 8.3% Black; these proportions groups demonstrated slow, but steady, increase Previous lack diversity leadership, do not address fellows recruited centers. aimed maintain diverse serve community is race, gender, socioeconomic status. Applicability Research Practice Increasing programs beneficial supporting patient population, which frequently