Background: Participation in scientific meetings yields multiple benefits, yet participation
opportunities may not be equally afforded to men and women. The authors' primary goal …

BACKGROUND Although gender disparities for those entering medicine have equalized,
the number of women advancing in academia has remained low. Studies have …

OBJECTIVE Gender discrepancies exist in academia for leadership positions, advancement
opportunities, and research. As of 2019, the ratio of total male-to-female attending plastic …

Background: Scientific leadership among women and underrepresented minorities is
lacking in plastic surgery. It is unknown whether the underrepresentation of women and …

Background: The paucity of leadership diversity in surgical specialties is well documented.
Unequal opportunities for participation at scientific meetings may impact future promotions …

Background: Gender equity remains to be realized in academic plastic and reconstructive
surgery. The purpose of this study was to measure the proportion of women in leadership …

Background Prior studies have shown that roadblocks exist for women to achieve higher
career levels in plastic surgery. The authors evaluate female representation as lecturers …

Background: The demographics of plastic surgeons and plastic surgery trainees are
changing, reflecting an increase in the diversity of medical school graduates. The authors …

Background: In academia, women remain underrepresented. The authors' sought to
examine differences in faculty position and professional satisfaction among academic …

Background: The year 2017 marked the first year women comprised a majority of US
medical school matriculants. While more women are pursuing surgical training, within plastic …