Background Our objective was to identify perceptions of the environment for women in
surgery among 4 academic institutions. Methods Faculty surgeons and senior surgery …

Background Practice pattern and work environment differences may impact career
advancement opportunities and contribute to the gender gap within highly competitive …

Importance Despite women composing half of current medical school classes, surgical
specialties still struggle to attract and retain women. Even after successful recruitment into …

Despite the dramatically increased entry of women into general surgery and surgical
subspecialties, traditionally male-dominated fields, there remains a gross under …

Background The number of women in surgery has steadily increased, yet their numbers in
academic surgery positions and in high-ranking leadership roles remain low. To create …

Objective Medical schools now average approximately 50% female students, yet a
disproportionate number of women continue to choose nonsurgical over surgical specialties …

Background Women represent roughly 50% of US medical students and one third of US
surgery residents. Within academic surgery departments, however, women are …

Background Despite the number of female medical-school applicants reaching an all-time
high and the increasing number of females in surgical training, males retain an …

Background An increasing number of women are pursuing a career in surgery.
Concurrently, the percentage of surgeons in dual-profession partnerships is increasing. We …

Background Women surgeons continue to face unique challenges to professional
advancement. Higher attrition rates and lower confidence among female surgical residents …