Women in Podiatry and Medicine

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2019 Oct;36(4):707-716. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2019.06.010. Epub 2019 Jul 23.

Abstract

The role of female physicians has advanced among western medicine. Women now constitute a majority within medical schools, and the number of women in podiatric medicine and surgery has increased over the last 5 decades. Conversely, female physicians continue to face barriers to closing the gender gap. They have lower academic standings and fewer publications, receive less awards/grants, are underrepresented in leadership positions, have a lower incidence pursuing surgical specialties, and receive lower compensation. Women experience an increased rate of burnout, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. Increasing awareness of the gender gap is vital to the enhancement of the medical community.

Keywords: Academic medicine; Discrimination; Feminization of medicine; Gender bias; Physicians; Podiatry; Publications; Women physicians.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Physicians, Women*
  • Podiatry*