50% increase from year 1 to year 2 and a 150% increase from year 2 to year 3.


The gender breakdown for all applicants included 30 males (53.6%), 25 females (44.6%) and one gender non-binary individual (1.8%). The total recipients by gender (23) included 11 males (48%), 11 females (48%) and one gender non-binary individual (4%). While the number of male and female recipients has been largely equal per year, having only one nonbinary recipient indicates a need for further outreach to members of the LGBTQ+ community.


Though the application did not explicitly ask for veteran status, six applicants identified as veterans and 83% of the veteran applicants were awarded the grant (5). Beginning in 2022, one spot will be reserved for a military veteran applicant who meets eligibility criteria.


Though disability status is not included on the application, there were no individuals with disabilities who applied to the GEMS Program, indicating a need for further expansion.


The future of GEMS Moving forward, the GEMS Program developers aim to focus on continuing to diversify the applicant pool to increase access to more medical students. A potential solution includes creating and implementing targeted marketing campaigns that reach minority medical student applicants. This could include partnering with other medical associations and nonprofits to have them promote program application details internally to their members and on their social media channels.


Furthermore, there are opportunities for SIR Foundation to partner with SIR member physicians and researchers to promote the program amongst their networks. The SIR Underrepresented Minorities (URM), Women in IR (WIR), and Resident, Fellow and Student (RFS) sections are existing infrastructures which may allow the diversity of the GEMS program to continue over time.


In addition, the GEMS program offers a unique opportunity for SIR Foundation donors to see the impact of their gifts,


while making a substantial contribution to the education and success of the next generation of IR. The program has continuously evolved, and the virtual format of the GEMS curriculum has shifted the program from a clerkship opportunity to a true community.


Glossary references


1. Race Matters Institute. Racial equality or racial equity? The difference it makes. 2014. viablefuturescenter.org/ racemattersinstitute/2014/04/02/ racial-equality-or-racial-equity-the- difference-it-makes.


2. Sue DW, Capodilupo CM, Torino GC, et al. Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice. Am Psychol. 2007;62(4):271–286.


3. Glossary. Antiviolence Project. antiviolenceproject.org/glossary.


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