Editorial Comment on “Analyzing the Current State and Visibility of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives at Urology Residency Programs” When medical students are considering residency programs for application, they must weigh a number of factors including prestige, location, opportunities for research and support towards their future career. Perhaps an underestimated factor has been students’ interest in a department’s diversity in demographics and their associated DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programming. Given the importance of mentorship in a student’s interest in urology, students will seek a program where they feel mentored; for URiM (underrepresented in medicine) and female applicants, race and gender concordance in mentorship are even more highly valued.
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