Intersection of Race and Gender in the Cardiothoracic Workforce: Study of Representation and Salary.

Background: Cardiothoracic surgery lacks gender and racial/ethnic diversity. Recent studies have highlighted disparities based on gender and race/ethnicity among academic cardiothoracic surgeons. The impact of the intersection of these factors on representation and salary is unknown.

Harvey W. Bender Jr: Son of Texas, Gifted Surgeon, Inspiring Teacher, STSA and ACS President.

Harvey W. Bender Jr spent his early years in Humble, Texas. After attending Baylor University College of Medicine, he trained in surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

A Report of Salaries of Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons Based on Race and Ethnicity.

Background: Diversity in the physician workforce improves patient care, physician well-being, and innovation. Workforce diversity is dependent on fair compensation that is unbiased by race or ethnicity. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a disparity of representation and salary on the basis of race or ethnicity exists in academic cardiothoracic surgery.