Hf02-03 Great Expectations: A Brief History of Women Residents at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1980-2022

You have accessJournal of UrologyHistory of Urology Forum II (HF02)1 May 2024HF02-03 GREAT EXPECTATIONS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN RESIDENTS AT THE BRADY UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE AT JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE, 1980-2022 Aurora J. Grutman, Nathaniel C. Comfort, Marisa M. Clifton, and Patrick C. Walsh Aurora J. GrutmanAurora J. Grutman , Nathaniel C. ComfortNathaniel C. Comfort , Marisa M. CliftonMarisa M. Clifton , and Patrick C. WalshPatrick C. Walsh View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008760.25751.09.03AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: In 1985, there were 22 female urologists in the United States. The same year, the first female resident at the Brady Urological Institute began her final year of training. Over thirty-five years later, despite women's increasing participation in medicine, women still represent a small fraction of all practicing urologists. This project therefore sought to understand the complexities and nuances of navigating the field of urology as a woman, through oral histories conducted with eight out of the sixteen women who trained at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins University from 1980 to 2022. As the first residency in urology in the United States and a leader in urological treatment and research, the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins has been at the forefront of many developments in the field. By understanding the experiences of women urologists both at the Brady and more generally, it is possible to identify strategies for promoting greater gender equity and inclusion in urology specifically. METHODS: Interviews with women who are former residents of the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins were completed and qualitatively coded using NVivo. Archival research at the Alan Mason Chesney Archives at Johns Hopkins provided context for these oral histories. RESULTS: The experience of a female resident at the Brady Urological Institute is defined by demands of greatness. With the support of exceptional mentors at the Brady Urological Institute, women residents are motivated to reach a high professional potential. However, family life, which is another key aspect of "greatness" for many women, often complicates their professional development. For the majority of the study participants, the demands of childbearing and family life resulted in tension between these competing visions of greatness. Indeed, while the field of urology has been increasingly accepting of women, findings suggest that patients and other members of the medical profession may not be as accepting of practicing female urologists. Nevertheless, the Brady is a continuing leader in encouraging women to become the next generation of urological leaders. CONCLUSIONS: This project made a record of the experiences of women who have been residents at the Brady Urological Institute. Archival research situated interviews within a broader historical context, providing insights which amplify, complicate, and enrich the stories collected. Highlighted common themes allow for suggested future areas of growth within the field of urology. Source of Funding: This project was supported by the Persky Summer Research Award and the Hugh Hawkins Research Fellowship for the Study of Hopkins History © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e273 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Aurora J. Grutman More articles by this author Nathaniel C. Comfort More articles by this author Marisa M. Clifton More articles by this author Patrick C. Walsh More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...