Class-Blind Medicine

Survey study finds anesthesiologists from disadvantaged backgrounds report more exclusion and harassment

Category	Detail
Condition	Disadvantaged Socioeconomic Background in Academic Medicine
Key Mechanisms	Impact of socioeconomic status on workplace experiences and perceptions among anesthesiologists.
Target Population	Anesthesiologists from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Care Setting	Academic medical centers.

18% of anesthesiologists identified as coming from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background.
DB-identifying anesthesiologists reported higher rates of exclusion, harassment, and discrimination.
DB status may intersect with other minority backgrounds, affecting workplace climate.

Utilize NIH's definition of disadvantaged background to assess socioeconomic status.

Implement policies to address and mitigate workplace discrimination and exclusion.

Conduct larger, multi-institutional studies to better understand the impact of socioeconomic background.

Physicians from disadvantaged backgrounds may experience negative workplace climates and lower sense of belonging.

Not applicable; study focuses on physician experiences.

Understanding socioeconomic background can inform diversity and inclusion strategies in academic medicine.

Incorporate socioeconomic background into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.
Foster an inclusive workplace environment that values diverse backgrounds.