State of Gender Diversity and Equity Policies within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the growing number of women in plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS), it is imperative to evaluate the extent of gender diversity and equity policies among Canadian PRS programs to support female trainees and staff surgeons.

Methods

A modified version of the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Gender Gap Analysis tool was delivered to Canadian PRS Division Chairs (n = 11) and Residency Program Directors (n = 11). The survey assessed gender discrimination and equity policies, paid parental leave policies, and support for work/life balance.

Results

Six Program Directors (55% response rate) and ten Division Chairs (91% response rate) completed the survey. Fifty percent of respondents reported having a formal gender non-discrimination

SUBMITTER: Retrouvey H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7544248 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature