Gender disparity and workforce trends in German neurosurgery: A longitudinal national analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neurosurgery remains one of the most gender-imbalanced specialties worldwide, with women continuing to hold only a minority of positions, especially senior levels despite their growing presence in the medical field.

Research question

This study aimed to quantify gender-specific workforce trends in German neurosurgery from 1991 to 2023 and to project the future proportion of female neurosurgeons.

Material and methods

A retrospective longitudinal analysis was performed using official national registry data from the German Medical Association and the Federal Health Reporting System. Trends in gender distribution, sectoral employment, and board certification were analyzed. Linear and segmented regression models were used to forecast future representation.

SUBMITTER: Corr F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454873 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature