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July 11, 2026Journal of surgical educationOpen Access

Strategies to Reduce Gender Discrimination in Surgery: A Qualitative Study of Women Neurosurgeons and Cardiothoracic Surgeons

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The study aims to explore the perspectives of female neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons on reducing gender discrimination in surgery.
Semi-structured interviews conducted with 18 female neurosurgeons and 4 cardiothoracic surgeons in North America.
Data analysis used grounded theory with inductive coding based on participant narratives.
Participants identified a need for cultural shifts within surgical practice.
Six strategies emerged: changing surgical training culture, increasing female representation, and supporting women through mentorship.
Policy reforms must align with cultural change and leadership enforcement for effective impact.

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Qualitative study explores strategies to improve equity for female neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons, suggesting cultural shifts and policy reforms.

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Granek et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51dce1c18d7f28ca4ffe75 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2026.104067

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Qualitative study explores strategies to improve equity for female neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons, suggesting cultural shifts and policy reforms.

Strategies to Reduce Gender Discrimination in Surgery: A Qualitative Study of Women Neurosurgeons and Cardiothoracic Surgeons

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Strategies to Reduce Gender Discrimination in Surgery: A Qualitative Study of Women Neurosurgeons and Cardiothoracic Surgeons

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