Stereotype Threat and Gender Bias in Internal Medicine Residency: It is Still Hard to be in Charge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite similar numbers of women and men in internal medicine (IM) residency, women face unique challenges. Stereotype threat is hypothesized to contribute to underrepresentation of women in academic leadership, and exploring how it manifests in residency may provide insight into forces that perpetuate gender disparities.

Objective

To quantify the prevalence of stereotype threat in IM residency and explore experiences contributing to that stereotype threat.

Design

We used a mixed methods study design. First, we surveyed IM residents using the Stereotype Vulnerability Scale (SVS) to screen for stereotype threat. Second, we conducted focus groups with women who scored high on the SVS to understand experiences that led to stereotype threat.

Participants

SUBMITTER: Frank AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973325 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature