Abstract 9: Change is Happening: An Evaluation of Gender and Race Disparities in Academic Plastic Surgery

Smith, Brandon T.; Egro, Francesco M.; Murphy, Carolyn P.; Stavros, Alex G.; Kenny, Elizabeth; Nguyen, Vu T.

doi:10.1097/01.gox.0000558283.23060.e1

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“…Multiple studies have revealed that there is an implicit bias toward women in surgical specialties, including lower levels of promotion, decreased pay, and less representation at national society levels. [37][38][39][40][41] Further focus on resident wellness should try to mitigate any implicit bias, be it gender identity, race, or sexual orientation.…”

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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Wellness: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents

Crowe

Lopez

Morrison

et al. 2021

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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he coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on all facets of health care allocation and administration worldwide. 1 Academic medical centers and residency programs are no exception, facing the added challenge of maintaining an educational environment despite rapidly evolving clinical circumstances. As hospital systems prepared for increasing admission of COVID-19-positive patients, surgical specialties underwent anticipatory restructuring to mitigate risk of exposure and preservation of personal protective equipment. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] These restructuring efforts, paired with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations to limit in-person gatherings, have greatly affected surgical education for the foreseeable future. 10 Plastic surgery

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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Wellness: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents

Crowe

Lopez

Morrison

et al. 2021

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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“…Female underrepresentation in academic plastic surgery has been repeatedly described, with only modest recent improvements. 2,5,6 Despite growing female inclusion at entry levels in medical schools and surgical training, systemic inequalities continue to halt recruitment, and more crtitically, progression of female faculty. 9 The present study highlights glaring discrepancies in nomination of women to positions that are often viewed as benchmarks of academic contribution.…”

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“…Female presence and opportunities for women in plastic surgery are continuously improving, yet leadership within the field does not reflect this trend with the most notable gender inequalities at the most senior academic and leadership positions. 5 At present, 9% of plastic surgery program chiefs/chairs and 12% of plastic surgery program directors are women. 6 Representation among national plastic surgery associations remains low, with women constituting 10% of the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons leadership, and 14% of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery governance.…”

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Opportunity Costs of Internal Promotions in Plastic Surgery: Are Women Given a Fair Shot?

Plana

Smith

et al. 2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Academic advancement in plastic surgery necessitates creation of opportunities for rising faculty, which are pivotal for women in their efforts to close prominent gender gaps in higher ranks. We study positions of academic prestige that benefit from internal nomination as surrogates for opportunities afforded to men and women seeking leadership roles. Methods: We collected the following datapoints: authors of invited discussions published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from 2010 to 2019; current editorial board members of representative plastic surgery journals; recipients of societysponsored traveling fellowships; and directors of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Public profiles for all authors and surgeons were referenced to confirm gender identification. Results: Seven-hundred ninety-seven plastic and reconstructive surgery discussions were included, 18% of which included female first or senior authorship. Seventyone (9%) discussions listed a female senior author. Male and female senior authors were equally as likely to collaborate with a female first co-author (25% and 26%, respectively). Only 17% of invited authors contributed to 55% of discussion articles. Women occupied 19% of journal editorial board positions, though none were editors-in-chief. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Society of Maxiliofacial Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and Plastic Surgery Foundation traveling fellowships were awarded to one (3%), four (7%), five (13%), and 141 (15%) female plastic surgeons, respectively. Women comprise 26% of directors of American Board of Plastic Surgery. Conclusions: Female representation in plastic surgery is rising, but it is not mirrored across appointed positions in academia. We should strive to support advancements that allow selected prestigious positions to more accurately reflect the gender distribution within the plastic surgery community.

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“…6,11,14–20 Despite the equal representation of males and females in medicine today, there is still a disproportionate number of female physicians in leadership positions compared to male physicians. 6,20,21 When comparing female and male faculty, female faculty are likely to be employed as assistant professors instead of higher leadership roles (full professor, program directors, and/or program chairs) when controlling for postresidency experience and time since completion of training. 6,21,19 In fact, a recent review exploring the challenges faced by women in PS highlights the need to recognize and articulate gender-based disparity present in the field.…”

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“…6,20,21 When comparing female and male faculty, female faculty are likely to be employed as assistant professors instead of higher leadership roles (full professor, program directors, and/or program chairs) when controlling for postresidency experience and time since completion of training. 6,21,19 In fact, a recent review exploring the challenges faced by women in PS highlights the need to recognize and articulate gender-based disparity present in the field. 22 Our study results show a parallel shift, with an enhanced focus on gender diversity, as evidenced by the explosion of publication on the topic.…”

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Who Cares about Diversity? Trends in Gender and Racial Authorship and Publications in Plastic Surgery over Time

Douglas

Bustos²,

Moroni

et al. 2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: The literature in scientific journals represents current standards for plastic surgery (PS) and new observations contributed by leaders in the field. Observations of these trends over time define our progress and document our ever-changing specialty. This study aims to assess the racial/ethnic and gender makeup of authors who have published on the topic of diversity in PS, and to define trends over time, as well as geographic and journal representation of these publications. Methods: Existing published literature was queried through PubMed with the search terms “plastic surgery” AND “diversity” from 2008 to 2021. The race/ethnicity and gender of collated authors were adjudicated using NamSor software. Trends over time regarding quantity and topics covered, as well as gender and race of authors of these publications, were identified. Results: A total of 208 papers were identified with our search strategy; 74 met inclusion criteria, representing 398 authors. White‚ non-Hispanic authors represented the majority of first authors (45%) and the majority of senior authors (54%). Black/African American authors comprised 18% first authors and 19% senior authors. Male authorship predominated, with 58% of first authorship and 64% of senior authorship. Conclusions: Publications on the topic of diversity have increased in recent years. Trends show a significant shift in authorship, with prevalence of white male contributions rising. Women constitute most authors on the topic of gender diversity. These findings provide important insight into who cares about diversity within our specialty and who shapes its future.

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Abstract 9: Change is Happening: An Evaluation of Gender and Race Disparities in Academic Plastic Surgery

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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Wellness: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Wellness: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents

Opportunity Costs of Internal Promotions in Plastic Surgery: Are Women Given a Fair Shot?

Who Cares about Diversity? Trends in Gender and Racial Authorship and Publications in Plastic Surgery over Time

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