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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 May 1.
Published in final edited form as: Curr Orthop Pract. 2022 May-Jun;33(3):258–263. doi: 10.1097/bco.0000000000001101

Table 1.

Definition of diversity and inclusion elements investigated for inclusion into orthopaedic surgery residency program websites

Diversity and inclusion element Definition of element
Nondiscrimination statement Equal opportunity or nondiscrimination statement
Diversity and inclusion message Individualized message from program was separate from nondiscrimination statement regarding diversity
Community resources Material about community resources, demographics, or diverse groups
Extended faculty biographies Faculty biography includes personal information about interests or background
Extended resident biographies Resident biography includes personal information about interests or background
Faculty photos Individual photos of each faculty member
Resident photos Individual photos of each current resident
Additional financial resources for trainees Program details resources for financial assistance available for residents
Wellness resources Wellness resources available for residents
Mental health resources Mental health/counseling resources available for residents
Health disparities/community engagement Community engagement initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities available for residents
Diversity council Council committed to diversity and inclusion consisting at least partially of residents