Canadian Gastroenterology Career Pathway Experiences: Exploring the Gender Divide.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to determine the persistence of differential career experiences between male and female gastroenterologists in Canada >20 years after they were first noted in the literature.

Methods

A 51-question mixed-methods survey was developed focusing on personal, professional and financial characteristics. The survey was disseminated via email and fax to practicing gastroenterologists using provincial college registries and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. Numerical data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Qualitative thematic analysis was conducted for short answer responses.

Findings

There were a total of 114 responses (17% response rate) with 35% female respondents. Mean age was 49 years for males and 41 years for females (P = 0.0

SUBMITTER: Jawaid N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9340613 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature