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ChatGPT Assigned Different Traits to “Great Surgeons” by Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation, Exposing Stereotypes Relevant to Academic Surgery
By MedXY|May 13, 2026
A qualitative study found that ChatGPT 3.5 described “great surgeons” differently by demographic identity, echoing stereotypes that may shape evaluations, leadership perceptions, and inclusion in surgery.