Demonstrates implicit racial and gender biases in letters of recommendation for neurology residency applicants, indicating potential disparities in perceptions.
Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a key component of the residency selection process, particularly as objective metrics become less available. Previous studies across specialties have identified implicit gender and racial biases in narrative LORs (NLOR), potentially influencing perceptions of applicants. This study assessed whether such biases are present in NLORs for Neurology residency applicants.
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