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Class-Blind Medicine

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

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A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals significant disparities in workplace experiences among anesthesiologists based on socioeconomic background. Nearly 1 in 5 respondents identified as coming from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background, reporting higher rates of exclusion (55% vs. 20%), harassment, and discrimination compared to their peers. This research, which utilizes a standardized NIH definition of disadvantaged background, emphasizes the need to include socioeconomic factors in diversity discussions in academic medicine. Findings indicate that physicians from these backgrounds face heightened challenges, suggesting that economic status is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diversity.

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Class-Blind Medicine

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 2, 2026

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