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May 31, 2026Current OncologyOpen Access

Effect of Race and Ethnicity on Academic Achievements in Cancer Physicians and Scientists

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DEDoreen A. EzeifeAKAmanda KhanMMMark Melika-Abusefien

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Survey examines race and ethnicity impact on academic achievements in cancer physicians and scientists, suggesting significant disparities exist.

Key Points

  • This study investigates how race and ethnicity affect academic success among cancer physicians and scientists.
  • Survey conducted among faculty at a Canadian tertiary cancer center in 2023
  • Evaluated demographics, academic rank, leadership roles, publications, and grant funding
  • Used chi-square tests and regression analyses to assess the impact of race and ethnicity
  • Visible minorities constituted 19% of full professors compared to 38% of non-visible minorities (p=0.02)
  • Visible minorities were less likely to have college-educated parents (OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.09–0.92, p=0.042)
  • Only 26% of visible minorities had household incomes above $100,000 compared to non-visible minorities (OR 0.26, 95% CI 0.07–0.90, p=0.040)

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Ezeife et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd2515783ba022b6fdbf0https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol33060321
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