AUTHOR=Andacoglu Oya , Izzy Manhal , Adelmann Dieter , Aguilera Victoria , Becchetti Chiara , Berenguer Marina , Berlakovich Gabriella A. , Ghosh Simantika , Giorgakis Emmanouil , Kemmer Nyingi , Lunsford Keri E. , Montasser Iman F. , Montenovo Martin I. , Mrzljak Anna , Pai Sher-Lu , Scalera Irene , Selzner Nazia TITLE=Addressing the Burden and Management Strategies for Disparities and Inequities Among Liver Transplant Professionals: The ILTS Experience JOURNAL=Transplant International VOLUME=36 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/journals/transplant-international/articles/10.3389/ti.2023.11240 DOI=10.3389/ti.2023.11240 ISSN=1432-2277 ABSTRACT=

Medical professional environments are becoming increasingly multicultural, international, and diverse in terms of its specialists. Many transplant professionals face challenges related to gender, sexual orientation or racial background in their work environment or experience inequities involving access to leadership positions, professional promotion, and compensation. These circumstances not infrequently become a major source of work-related stress and burnout for these disadvantaged, under-represented transplant professionals. In this review, we aim to 1) discuss the current perceptions regarding disparities among liver transplant providers 2) outline the burden and impact of disparities and inequities in the liver transplant workforce 3) propose potential solutions and role of professional societies to mitigate inequities and maximize inclusion within the transplant community.