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Class-Blind Medicine

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

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    18% of anesthesiologists reported disadvantaged backgrounds.

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    DB-identifying anesthesiologists faced higher exclusion (55% vs. 20%).

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    Research utilized NIH's formal definition for disadvantaged background.

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    Economic background intersects with race, gender identity, etc.

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    Study has limitations including modest sample size and nonresponse bias.

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    Findings indicate the importance of including socioeconomic factors in diversity discussions.

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Class-Blind Medicine

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 2, 2026

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