From Trainees to Assessors: Demographic Differences Between UK Surgical Trainees and ARCP Panels

Jaspreet Seehra

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2026.104018

From Trainees to Assessors: Demographic Differences Between UK Surgical Trainees and ARCP Panels

2026-06-23

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Jaspreet Seehra *

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Ricky Ellis

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Brett Doleman

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Esther McLarty

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Jonathan N. Lund

DOI：10.1016/j.jsurg.2026.104018

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• ARCP panels are less diverse than UK surgical trainees by gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. • Women, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ surgeons had significantly lower odds of ARCP panel membership. • Consultant-only analysis showed reduced disparities, suggesting pipeline effects in progression. • Persistent ethnic underrepresentation highlights barriers extending beyond the trainee level. • Improving assessor diversity is a practical step toward equitable surgical training and leadership.

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differential attainment

workforce

diversity

ARCP

surgical education

equity

From Trainees to Assessors: Demographic Differences Between UK Surgical Trainees and ARCP Panels

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