Purpose Despite recent efforts to understand the complex process of physician career
development, the medical education community has a poor understanding of why, how, and …

Purpose The number of women in academic medicine has steadily increased, although
gender parity still does not exist and women leave academics at somewhat higher rates than …

In order to identify the concerns and possible barriers for women considering careers in
academic medicine, in 1990 the authors surveyed both men and women medical students …

Background Within the next 30 years there will be equal numbers of women and men in the
medical workforce. Indications are that women are increasing their participation in …

Purpose. The percentage of women faculty at the professor level has remained at
approximately 11%. The medical community could benefit from knowing what is required to …

Purpose To assess attitudes of female faculty about career progress, resources for career
development, and values related to academic success and recognition. Method In 1997, the …

Purpose Understanding the goals and aspirations of the physician–scientist workforce can
inform policies to promote retention. The authors explored gender differences therein, given …

Despite the fact that women now comprise half of the medical student and resident
populations, women remain underrepresented in prominent leadership positions in …

In this issue of the Journal, Nonnemaker reports on a study of the likelihood that women will
pursue full-time careers in academic medicine and the likelihood of their advancement to the …

Importance Gender disparities in career advancement in academic medicine have persisted
despite gender parity in medical school matriculation. Although numerous explanations for …