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The analysis aims to assess progress toward gender equity in surgical training in Australia.

March 1, 2026

Advances Towards Gender Equity in Surgery: An Australian Cross-Sectional Analysis.

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The analysis aims to assess progress toward gender equity in surgical training in Australia.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis of surgical training data
Evaluated changes in female acceptance rates across subspecialties
Identified barriers to female recruitment and training
Notable improvement in female acceptance rates in some surgical subspecialties
Overall decline in applicant numbers
Continued underrepresentation of females in the surgical workforce

Abstract

This study highlights modest progress toward gender equity in surgical training following the RACS' DAIP release. Despite a general decline in applicant numbers, targeted efforts have improved female acceptance rates in a few subspecialties. Persistent female workforce underrepresentation requires ongoing initiatives that remove barriers to recruitment and training.

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Monica Shahid

N Franco

Wai‐Man Liu

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Australian National University

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Canberra Hospital

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