Discrimination in medicine has been associated with decreased productivity, as well as increased alcohol use, depression, attrition, and suicidality among physicians.1,2 In surgical training, discrimination is common 2 but has not been comprehensively evaluated among racial/ethnic minorities.The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the national prevalence and sources of discrimination based on race/ ethnicity in US general surgery programs, (2) identify factors associated with discrimination, and (3) assess its association with resident wellness.
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