Exploring Diversity, Compensation Among Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons

According to a presentation at the 103rd AATS Annual Meeting, Black cardiothoracic surgeons earn just 76–85 percent of the mean salary earned by white cardiothoracic surgeons. This number accompanies low diversity among the workforce. Presenters concluded that future studies are needed to understand the mechanisms of salary disparity and how to develop a more diverse workforce.