AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Panel Discussion - Team Coverage: Diversity: Unseen Challenges

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The video transcript provides an overview of a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in professional sports. The moderators introduce themselves and mention the absence of some panel members due to travel issues. The panel includes professionals from various sports organizations, such as the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and medical practitioners from different sports teams.<br /><br />The panelists discuss their personal experiences as people of color and women in professional sports, addressing topics like representation, challenges faced, and the importance of diverse healthcare providers. They also touch upon the Rooney Rule and its impact on addressing diversity in coaching positions. The concept of sponsorship contracts and their potential impact on athlete care and trust is explored.<br /><br />The panelists highlight the need for increased representation of women and people of color in fellowship programs and team physician positions. They emphasize the importance of mentorship, access to opportunities, and inclusive recruitment practices. Strategies and initiatives for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion within professional sports organizations are also discussed, such as the NFL's program with historically black medical colleges.<br /><br />In conclusion, the panelists note the ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in sports medicine and stress the importance of measuring success and continuously working towards improving diversity in professional sports. The discussion is part of the AOSSM's Diversity and Inclusion Task Force initiatives.

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Joel Boyd, MD; Eric Carson, MD; Deryk Jones, MD; Robin West, MD; Riley Williams, MD; Clarence Shields, MD; Ronnie Barnes, MS, ATC; Don Davis, PhD; Kim Davis; Troy Vincent

Keywords

diversity

inclusion

professional sports

representation

challenges

Rooney Rule

athlete care

mentorship