Female leadership representation within otolaryngology specialty societies
American Journal of Otolaryngology(2024)
Abstract
Objectives
Determine if women have continued parity in leadership in otolaryngology specialty societies as compared to a paper by Choi and Miller in 2012. Additionally, we wanted insight into obstacles female leaders faced by surveying them directly to better understand their experiences with gender bias.
Methods
Chi-squared test evaluation was done using the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) 2020 membership data and directly from various otolaryngology specialty societies. An anonymous survey to assess different experiences of leaders in various Otolaryngology specialty societies was sent to current and past leaders of specialty societies via email. Survey data was assessed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistical analyses. Study Design: Cross-sectional study and survey study.
Results
Female members comprised 19.3 % of practicing AAOHNS otolaryngologists. All societies had proportionate female leadership representation except for AAOA, which had greater representation. Compared to data from 10 years ago, female representation in all the societies' leadership has not changed significantly. Survey results demonstrated 64.9 % of respondents felt gender bias exists in Otolaryngology. 45.6 % of respondents personally experienced gender bias during their careers. Survey results showed males are less likely to experience gender bias.
Conclusion
There is stability in the proportion of women in otolaryngology leadership positions compared to a decade ago largely due to efforts of leaders in the field. However, women leaders note experiencing gender bias and time away from clinical duties are prospective areas where support can be given.
Level of evidence
3.
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Key words
Gender bias,Medical education,Systematic review
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