Medical School Experiences Shape Women Students’ Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery

O’Connor, Mary I.

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“…As CTI® is a European based journal, the fact that it is the leader in female authorship is likely due to the fact that Europe had some of the greatest increases in female authorship over time. Conversely, another explanation for differences in female authorship is that JOR® is more closely related to orthopaedic surgery, and it is well known that there is a significant gender disparity in that surgical specialty [39].…”

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A Bibliometric Study of Authorship and Collaboration Trends Over the Past 30 Years in Four Major Musculoskeletal Science Journals

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A Bibliometric Study of Authorship and Collaboration Trends Over the Past 30 Years in Four Major Musculoskeletal Science Journals

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“…[ 37 ] High income United States Correlation study n = 384 (189/195) 49% University-sponsored 2016 Medical School Experiences Shape Women Students' Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery. [ 38 ] High income United States United Kingdom Systematic Review Not reported 2016 Mentorship as Experienced by Women Surgeons in Japan. [ 52 ] High income Japan Questionnaire n = 55 100% Not reported 2016 Women in academic surgery: why is the playing field still not level?…”

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The experiences of female surgeons around the world: a scoping review

Xepoleas

Munabi²,

Auslander

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Hum Resour Health

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Introduction The Lancet Commission for Global Surgery identified an adequate surgical workforce as one indicator of surgical care accessibility. Many countries where women in surgery are underrepresented struggle to meet the recommended 20 surgeons per 100,000 population. We evaluated female surgeons’ experiences globally to identify strategies to increase surgical capacity through women. Methods Three database searches identified original studies examining female surgeon experiences. Countries were grouped using the World Bank income level and Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI). Results Of 12,914 studies meeting search criteria, 139 studies were included and examined populations from 26 countries. Of the accepted studies, 132 (95%) included populations from high-income countries (HICs) and 125 (90%) exclusively examined populations from the upper 50% of GGGI ranked countries. Country income and GGGI ranking did not independently predict gender equity in surgery. Female surgeons in low GGGI HIC (Japan) were limited by familial support, while those in low income, but high GGGI countries (Rwanda) were constrained by cultural attitudes about female education. Across all populations, lack of mentorship was seen as a career barrier. HIC studies demonstrate that establishing a critical mass of women in surgery encourages female students to enter surgery. In HICs, trainee abilities are reported as equal between genders. Yet, HIC women experience discrimination from male co-workers, strain from pregnancy and childcare commitments, and may suffer more negative health consequences. Female surgeon abilities were seen as inferior in lower income countries, but more child rearing support led to fewer women delaying childbearing during training compared to North Americans and Europeans. Conclusion The relationship between country income and GGGI is complex and neither independently predict gender equity. Cultural norms between geographic regions influence the variability of female surgeons’ experiences. More research is needed in lower income and low GGGI ranked countries to understand female surgeons’ experiences and promote gender equity in increasing the number of surgical providers.

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“…Chair persons of these departments accept greater responsibility for assuring that female students obtain as high a quality clerkship experience as do male students. 34 O'Conner 35 reported that orthopedic surgery has the lowest percentage of women in any residency program and that the medical student experience affects female interest in the specialty. He suggests that having role models of the same gender and preclinical exposure to the field and improving gender representation among residents and faculty will enhance recruitment.…”

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“…He suggests that having role models of the same gender and preclinical exposure to the field and improving gender representation among residents and faculty will enhance recruitment. 35 Obstetrics/gynecology educators must consider methods of encouraging patients to accept medical student participation, regardless of gender; obstetrics/gynecology faculty members and residents must be sensitive to subtle forms of gender bias and ensure equal inclusion for both male and female medical students. Faculty members must improve their attitudes toward male students, to encourage them and make them feel welcome in the clinical area.…”

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To the point: gender differences in the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship

Craig

Buery-Joyner

Bliss

et al. 2018

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Gender differences in performance on the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship have been reported, with female students outperforming male students. Male students report that their gender negatively affects their experience during the clerkship. Additionally, there are fewer male students applying for obstetric/gynecology residency. This "To The Point" article by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Undergraduate Medical Education Committee will describe the gender differences that have been found, examine factors that could be contributing to these issues, and propose measures to correct these disparities.

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Medical School Experiences Shape Women Students’ Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery

Abstract: Successful recruitment of women to orthopaedic surgery may be improved by early exposure and access to role models, both of which will help women students' perceptions of their role in field of orthopaedic surgery.

Cited by 161 publications

References 11 publications

A Bibliometric Study of Authorship and Collaboration Trends Over the Past 30 Years in Four Major Musculoskeletal Science Journals

A Bibliometric Study of Authorship and Collaboration Trends Over the Past 30 Years in Four Major Musculoskeletal Science Journals

The experiences of female surgeons around the world: a scoping review

To the point: gender differences in the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship

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