Gender Disparities in Mentorship and Career Outcomes in Ophthalmology.

ABSTRACT: Background: Gender disparities in the field of ophthalmology have been increasingly recognized. Although mentorship has been proposed as a contributing factor, there are limited data on the differences in mentorship experiences by gender among ophthalmologists. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate gender disparities in mentorship experiences among ophthalmologists, and the impact of mentorship disparities on career outcomes. Design: Prospective, cross-sectional study. Setting: Web-based survey distributed through ophthalmology listservs. Participants: Ophthalmologists and ophthalmologists-in-training who completed the survey. Exposure: Training and practicing in the field of ophthalmology. <

SUBMITTER: Cote SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807853 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature