The Gender Gap in Pediatric Surgery: Barriers, Disparities, and the Way Forward
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This article examines gender disparities in pediatric surgery, where women remain underrepresented in leadership despite increased representation in the field. It explores barriers including the 'glass ceiling' and 'leaky pipeline' phenomena that prevent career advancement. Addressing these systemic issues is critical for workforce retention amid projected surgeon shortages.
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- Women remain underrepresented in pediatric surgery leadership despite increased visibility through social media movements like #ILookLikeASurgeon.
- The 'leaky pipeline' describes women leaving surgical careers at higher rates than men, contributing to workforce shortages.
- Addressing gender disparities in surgery is essential to retain qualified staff amid a projected shortage of pediatric surgeons.
- The 'glass ceiling' prevents women from advancing to leadership positions even when they remain in the field.
- Retention of women in pediatric surgery requires systemic changes beyond individual career satisfaction.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Gender Gap in Pediatric Surgery: Barriers, Disparities, and the Way Forward. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-07-16. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10676?via_space=staycurrentmd
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