Background We sought to study the impact of the change in gender balance and the shift in
generational beliefs on the practice of surgery. Methods We used in-depth, individual …

Background Previous literature has explored the underrepresentation of women in surgery.
However, this research has often been quantitative or limited by considering only the …

Background The number of women in surgery has steadily increased, yet their numbers in
academic surgery positions and in high-ranking leadership roles remain low. To create …

Background Women represent roughly 50% of US medical students and one third of US
surgery residents. Within academic surgery departments, however, women are …

Background Our objective was to identify perceptions of the environment for women in
surgery among 4 academic institutions. Methods Faculty surgeons and senior surgery …

BACKGROUND: Despite promotional measures at a national level, female surgeons
account for only 10% of the consultant workforce in the United Kingdom. With rising …

Hypothesis Women are deterred from a surgical career owing to a lack of role models rather
than lifestyle considerations. Design Survey. Setting University teaching hospital …

Objective This study was conducted to better understand the pervasive gender barriers
obstructing the progression of women in surgery by synthesising the perspectives of both …

Background Practice pattern and work environment differences may impact career
advancement opportunities and contribute to the gender gap within highly competitive …

Background The purpose of this study was to explore career satisfaction and advancement
for women in academic surgery. Methods A 48-item web-based survey was emailed to …