Gender related trends among Israeli ophthalmologists professional career and personal life performance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gender-diversity trends in ophthalmology in Israel have not been studied despite a high proportion of female ophthalmologists. Our purpose was to evaluate gender-related trends in ophthalmology professional career and personal life performance in early and advanced careers in Israel.

Methods

A survey based on a nationwide voluntary anonymous web questionnaire was distributed to the members of the Israeli Ophthalmological Society. The questionnaire included questions referring to professional career and personal life performance. Gender differences were analyzed.

Results

Out of 252 respondents, 116 (46%) were women, with a mean age of 47.97 + -11.3 and 53.18 + -12.4 (P = 0.01) years, respectively. Marital status, post-residency fellowship performance or dura

SUBMITTER: Barequet IS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10630451 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature