Gender Authorship Trends of Plastic Surgery Research in the United States

Key Points

• The aim is to explore gender authorship trends in plastic surgery and understand the underlying reasons for these patterns.
• Analyzed authorship data in plastic surgery publications from various medical journals.
• Compared representation of female authors to other medical specialties.
• Identified factors influencing gender equity in academic settings.
• Female authorship in plastic surgery increased but remains lower than in other specialties.
• Key factors limiting female representation include historical biases and fewer mentorship opportunities.