Sex Disparities Among Fellowship Program Directors in Orthopaedic Surgery

CONCLUSIONS: Women are underrepresented among orthopaedic fellowship PDs, especially in certain subspecialties (orthopaedic sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, and adult reconstruction). More research is needed to understand the barriers that impact the representation of women among leadership positions in orthopaedic surgery.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Greater sex diversity among fellowship PDs may help to increase the recruitment of women into orthopaedic subspecialties. The equitable consideration of orthopaedic surgeons from all backgrounds for leadership positions can increase workforce diversity, which may improve the vitality of the orthopaedic community.PMID:38323988 | DOI:10.2106/JBJS.23.00278
Source: Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research