Gendered Language in Letters of Recommendation for Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship Candidates.

Key Points

• The research examines potential sex-based bias in letters of recommendation for fellowship candidates.
• Analysis of letters of recommendation for interventional pulmonology fellowship candidates.
• Evaluation of language used in letters to identify instances of gender bias.
• Limited evidence of sex-based bias found in the letters of recommendation.
• Findings highlight the necessity for awareness and training to promote equity in the application process.