Gender Equity Of Promoting Practices In Academic Neurosurgery In The United States

While significantly more men hold leadership positions in United States academic institutions, after controlling for contributing variables there did not appear to be an association between gender and full professorship, division leadership, chair, or program directorship in academic neurosurgery. While our field still has significant work to do to achieve gender equity, these results may serve as encouragement to women who are looking to advance their careers in academic neurosurgery.