Importance Surgical diseases account for approximately 30% of the global burden of
disease. Gender diversity in biomedical research is critical to generate innovative patient …

Abstract Background The Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery organization launched a
mentorship program to address the limited opportunities available in low-and-middle …

The number of women entering the historically male-dominated field of urology is growing
over time, but women in urology are disproportionately younger than the male counterpart …

Background In Canada, there is a recognized underrepresentation of women in the field of
surgery. However, the extent to which this trend applies across various surgical specialties is …

Introduction Women comprise over half of enrolled United States medical students. Yet, they
continue to be under-represented in the active physician workforce, particularly among …

Background Despite progress in gender equality, female surgeons face unique career
challenges. This dissertation explores the factors influencing female surgeons' careers, with …

Increasing efforts to provide mentorship to female medical students and doctors aim to
support career progression, increase representation of women in medical leadership …

The excellent survey by Zogg and colleagues1 addresses the experiences of gender bias
among Fellows of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women …

Purpose Although females represent more than half of US dental students, less than 10%
are practicing oral surgeons. This study sought to identify barriers and motivators perceived …

In the past few decades, women in medicine have made great strides toward equal
representation. However, compared with the general body of medicine, the increase in the …