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Women represent the majority of medical students in several countries. In any surgical specialty and above all in surgical leadership positions, women still remain disproportionally underrepresented. The objective of this study was to investigate female surgeons’ career advancement and satisfaction with training. A standardized questionnaire was devised and sent out via the web-based survey tool SurveyMonkey ®  to female surgeons in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. A total of 125 completed questionnaires were analyzed (response rate 40.8%). Female surgeons are at least largely (76%) satisfied with their surgical training. Increased time (&gt;5 h/week) as the principal surgeon in the operating room significantly stimulates the satisfaction with the surgical training (86% vs. 68%, p = 0.0384). At the participants’ current workplace, the heads of departments are predominantly male surgeons (91%). Respondents not satisfied with their surgical training prefer a female head of department more frequently (24% vs. 2%, p = 0.0085). The majority of the respondents themselves aspire to become a consultant surgeon (56%), while only 12% intend to become a head of a department. Female surgeons aiming at leadership positions work overtime (≥50 h/week) significantly more frequently (81% vs. 57%, p = 0.0041). Favoritism of male colleagues is perceived by 34%. Respondents who do not perceive any preferential treatment are significantly more satisfied with their surgical training (88% vs. 57%, p = 0.0004). In conclusion, female surgeons seem positive about their career choice, once in the surgical profession, and aptly fill upcoming positions. Women interested in surgery are likely to pursue a surgical career despite the alleged workload, demonstrating the importance of professional self-fulfillment among female surgeons.

Women in surgery: a web-based survey on career strategies and career satisfaction