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January 27, 2026Nature Medicine

Professional medical associations as catalytic pathways for advancing women in academic medicine and promoting leadership

Fawad A. Khan Margaret T. Gopaul Elizabeth J. Howard Jennifer Robblee Ann H. Tilton Margot Savoy

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Women in academic medicine show improved leadership placements with the involvement of professional associations.
The analysis emphasizes how professional associations can function as catalytic pathways for gender equity in leadership roles.
Engagement with professional associations leads to beneficial outcomes for women seeking leadership positions in academic medicine.
Findings highlight the potential for professional associations to drive systemic change, although results are primarily observational.

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Observational analysis explores pathways promoting leadership in women within academic medicine, indicating the role of professional associations.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b94c6e9836116a231c4 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-026-04202-2

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