DEI Education in Anesthesiology

NCT06945653 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025-0329
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 3,000
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

To date, there has not been an assessment of ASA members to determine satisfaction with DEI and cultural humility/structural competency education within institutions and programs. We developed a 24-question survey that will be distributed via email to current members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Members include learners at all levels - medical students, residents and fellows - as well as attending anesthesiologists, CRNAs, research staff etc. The survey questions are aimed to assess the current state of diversity training in anesthesiology education. This survey serves as a needs assessment and will help gather information on the current state of DEI education within the specialty. The results of the survey will serve as an impetus for improvement in this domain by developing novel educational modules and workshops on these topics, at the institutional level and nationwide.

Conditions

Diversity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Demographic Characteristics

  Examine demographic characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity distribution and practice settings of ASA members.

  Through study completion, about 2 months

• Current Knowledge

  Evaluate current knowledge of ASA members regarding DEI and structural competence. Questions will ask members about their familiarity with terms related to DEI and structural competence and if they believe it is important for these terms to be taught.

  Through study completion, about 2 months

• Training Methods

  Examine the distinct DEI, cultural competency/humility training methods at the program/institutional level as well as ASA member satisfaction with this education. Questions will ask members how much training they received, when they received training, what kind of training they received, and how satisfied they are with the training received.

  Through study completion, about 2 months

Study Arms (1)

American Society of Anesthesiologists Members

Current members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Members include learners at all levels - medical students, residents and fellows - as well as attending anesthesiologists, CRNAs, research staff, etc.

Other: Survey using a questionnaire.

Interventions

Survey using a questionnaire. OTHER

The survey questions are aimed to assess the current state of diversity training in anesthesiology education. This survey serves as a needs assessment and will help gather information on the current state of DEI education within the specialty.

American Society of Anesthesiologists Members

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, including learners at all levels - medical students, residents and fellows - as well as attending anesthesiologists, CRNAs, research staff, etc.

You may qualify if:

• American Society of Anesthesiologist Member

You may not qualify if:

• Not a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hospital for Special Surgery, New York: lead

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 11, 2025
• First Posted: April 25, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03