Survey on barriers faced by minority anesthesiologists
Minority Barriers to Professional Advancement in Anesthesia
This study is trying to find out what challenges minority anesthesiologists face in moving up to leadership roles by surveying their experiences and opinions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tufts Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT04694339 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to survey members of the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) who identify as minorities to explore systemic barriers that may hinder their advancement into leadership roles. The study will utilize a survey distributed via SurveyMonkey, with an option for participants to engage in follow-up interviews through phone or Zoom. The investigators hypothesize that structural issues, such as the absence of formal mentoring programs, contribute to the underrepresentation of minorities in leadership positions within the ASA. The survey results will help identify trends and barriers faced by these individuals in their professional journeys.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are members of the ASA, including medical students, residents, and attending anesthesiologists who self-identify as minorities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as minorities or are not members of the ASA may not receive any benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to the development of targeted interventions to improve minority representation in leadership roles within anesthesiology.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies addressing minority representation in various medical fields, this specific approach focusing on anesthesiology and systemic barriers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Members of ASA, medical students, residents, attending anesthesiologists, self-identifying as minorities Exclusion Criteria: * Non-ASA members
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Iwona Bonney — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neeti Sadana, MD — Tufts Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Iwona Bonney, PhD
- Email: ibonney@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
- Phone: 617 636 9322
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.