Early Barriers to Career Progression of Women in Surgery and Solutions to Improve Them
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005510
Abstract: Objective: This study aims to summarize the evidence concerning the barriers that exist to the career progression of women in surgery and to provide potential solutions to overcome these obstacles. Background: Visible and invisible impediments… read more here.
Keywords: career progression; career; women surgery; surgical career ... See more keywords
Impact of a Virtual Professional Development Coaching Program on the Professional Fulfillment and Well-Being of Women Surgery Residents
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005562
Abstract: Objective: Evaluate the effect of a virtual coaching program offered to women surgery residents in a surgical society. Background: Randomized controlled experiments evaluating the effect of coaching on trainee well-being and burnout is lacking. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: coaching program; professional fulfillment; group; women surgery ... See more keywords
Qualitative Study of Mentorship for Women and Minorities in Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000059
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite the growth of mentorship opportunities for women in surgery, women remain largely underrepresented in the surgical field. Mentorship is an effective strategy to increase female entry and retention within surgical careers. There is… read more here.
Keywords: qualitative study; women surgery; surgical field; mentorship ... See more keywords
Women having surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm are nearly twice as likely to die as men
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j2054
Abstract: Women undergoing surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm have nearly twice the 30 day mortality of men, a systematic review has found.1 Results also showed that fewer women were considered for endovascular repair, and the authors… read more here.
Keywords: nearly twice; surgery abdominal; women surgery; aneurysm nearly ... See more keywords
Changing the norm towards gender equity in surgery: the women in surgery working group of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland’s perspective
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DOI: 10.1177/0141076819854194
Abstract: Competition ratios for surgical specialty applications have declined. To ensure that all individuals attracted to surgery are enabled to flourish and enjoy their surgical careers, we need to change the “surgical norm”. This particularly applies… read more here.
Keywords: great britain; surgery; women surgery; britain ireland ... See more keywords