Open AccessExperiences of Gender Inequity Among Women Physicians Across Career Stages: Findings from Participant Focus Groups
Author(s) -
Sherry S. Chesak,
Manisha Salinas,
Helayna Abraham,
Courtney E. Harris,
Elise C. Carey,
Tejinder Khalsa,
Karen F. Mauck,
Molly A. Feely,
Lauren K. Licatino,
Susan M. Moeschler,
Anjali Bhagra
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
women's health reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-4844
DOI - 10.1089/whr.2021.0051
Subject(s) - psychological resilience , focus group , career development , personal development , burnout , promotion (chess) , psychology , professional development , equity (law) , public relations , political science , medical education , nursing , medicine , social psychology , sociology , clinical psychology , politics , anthropology , law , psychotherapist
Gender inequity in academic medicine persists despite efforts to the contrary. Even with increasing representation of women physicians in academic medicine, leadership positions and promotion to tenure are still not representative. This study describes the experiences of women physicians at various stages of their careers, uncovering current challenges and potential areas for improvement toward gender equity.