Are Women Physicians Underrecognized for National Awards in Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine? An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/aims

Institutions and organizations, including the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), have committed to embracing principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Notwithstanding this commitment, studies repeatedly demonstrate that women physicians are less likely to receive awards in medicine and research compared to their male counterparts. Whether women physicians are less likely to be recognized with AANEM awards is unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether there is a gender disparity in the AANEM's annual awards.

Methods

In this retrospective observational study, lists of award winners were obtained from the AANEM website. Award winners' gender was assigned by three independent reviewers based on

SUBMITTER: Bateman EAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887524 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature