This is a concern because increased diversity allows for a more creative, productive, egalitarian, and innovative environment. 1, 3 The only academic rank in which women outnumber men in the US is the clinical instructor level.
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In the US, women account for only 21% of full professors, 16% of medical school deans, and 15% of department chairs. 1, 3 When examining senior academic administration, the gender disparity increases even further. These factors contribute to the relative lack of female leaders in academic medicine.Īlthough there is gender parity for medical students and residents in the North America, when analyzing faculty members of medical institutions, female physicians only constitute 38% of faculty rosters. 9 This has been explained in part by a lack of adequate mentorship and the inability of women to be promoted at the same pace and on the same timeline as men.
7, 8 Women who occupy faculty positions are also more likely to leave academics for community or hospital practices. 5 Despite the similar amount of prospective interest in academics, the proportion of women who successfully advance to the rank of professor is significantly lower. 1 ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓– 6 It is interesting to note that in North America (US and Canada), female physicians have been shown to be equally likely as men to pursue a career in academic medicine. Gender disparity among medical students, residents, physicians, and faculty members is widespread, and several reports show an underrepresentation of women in academic medicine. In this study, issues such as mentoring, role models, opportunities to engage in leadership/research activities, funding opportunities, and mindfulness regarding research productivity are explored. CONCLUSIONS: Neuroradiology faculty members follow the same male predominance seen in many other specialties of medicine.
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