Demographic representation among speakers at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) spring conferences.

Zanthia WileyIbukunoluwa C KaluElizabeth LydenCatherine J Cichon Jacinda C Abdul-Mutakabbir Jonathan Herskovitz Jasmine R Marcelin

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)

The SHEA Spring conferences demonstrated an increase in pharmacist speakers over time, but speakers from community hospitals and with nondoctoral degrees remain underrepresented relative to membership. Racial and ethnic minoritized individuals remain underrepresented as members and speakers. Intentional interventions are needed to consistently achieve equitable speaker representation across multiple demographic groups.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
physical activity
risk factors
african american