Gender imbalance amongst promotion and leadership in academic surgical programs in Canada: A cross-sectional Investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women are underrepresented at higher levels of promotion or leadership despite the increasing number of women physicians. In surgery, this has been compounded by historical underrepresentation. With a nation-wide focus on the importance of diversity, our aim was to provide a current snapshot of gender representation in Canadian universities.

Methods

This cross-sectional online website review assessed the current faculty listings for 17 university-affiliated academic surgical training departments across Canada in the 2019/2020 academic year. Gender diversity of academic surgical faculty was assessed across surgical disciplines. Additionally, gender diversity in career advancement, as described by published leadership roles, promotion and faculty appointment, was an

SUBMITTER: Hunter J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8389450 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature