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This research aims to analyze gender representation in surgical specialties and academic ranks in Italy.

March 15, 2026Journal of the American College of Surgeons0 citations

The Surgical Glass Ceiling: A Retrospective Observational Study of Gender Representation from Residency Programs to Academic Positions in Italy

APAntônio F. M. PintoVita-Salute San Raffaele University FPFlavia PennisiVita-Salute San Raffaele University CPCecilia PompiliUniversity of Leeds

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This research aims to analyze gender representation in surgical specialties and academic ranks in Italy.
Retrospective observational study design
Analysis of gender representation from residency programs to academic positions
Data collection from various surgical specialties in Italy
Women are underrepresented in surgical specialties
Women face disproportionate exclusion from senior academic ranks
Mentorship and supportive policies are identified as necessary interventions to address these disparities.

Abstract

Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in surgical specialties and disproportionately excluded from senior academic ranks. Scalable interventions, like mentorship, transparent promotion systems, and supportive work-life policies, are urgently needed to dismantle the "surgical glass ceiling" and safeguard the future surgical workforce.

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Pinto et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b606d583145bc643d1d1b8 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/xcs.0000000000001848

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