Objective The benefits of diversity are particularly salient in neurosurgical training because
of treatment of varied patient populations and the importance of close collaboration between …

Background Women have been a minority in neurosurgery since the foundation of the
specialty. Women who choose to pursue neurosurgery or advance in their career must …

OBJECTIVE Although women account for 50% of medical school graduates, less than 30%
of neurosurgery residency applicants and less than 10% of neurosurgeons are female. In …

Abstract The Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) and the American Association of Neurological
Surgeons published a white paper in 2008 setting an ambitious goal for women to comprise …

OBJECTIVE Women neurosurgeons (WNs) continue to remain a minority in the specialty
despite significant initiatives to increase their representation. One domain less explored is …

Background There is a lack of information regarding the provision of parental leave for
surgical careers. This survey study aims to evaluate the experience of maternity/paternity …

In 2020, the Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) organization, a joint section of the AANS and
Congress of Neurological Surgeons, celebrated 30 years since its inception. In this paper …

Importance Although parental leave is essential in enhancing resident wellness and
fostering inclusive workplace environments, residents may often feel discouraged from using …

Objectives A paucity of literature exists about childbearing during otolaryngology residency.
Pregnancy is a common part of many physician life cycles, but the timing of residency and …

Background Stigma surrounds parental leave during general surgery residency, yet 25% to
29% of general surgery residents have children. Parental leave experiences of non …