Gender Equality in Plastic Surgery Training: A Canadian Nationwide Cross-sectional Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: One of the important factors in achieving gender equity is ensuring equitable surgical training for all. Previous studies have shown that females get significantly lower surgical exposure than males in certain surgical specialties. Gender gap in surgical exposure has never been assessed in plastic surgery. To that end, the goal of this study was to assess if there are any differences in plastic surgery training between male and female residents. Methods: A survey was sent to all plastic surgery residency programs in Canada to assess the No. of surgeries residents operated on as a co-surgeon or primary assistant during their training. The survey also assessed career goals, level of interest in the specialty, and subjective perception of gender bias. Results:</

SUBMITTER: ElHawary H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10467441 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature