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

Key Points

• 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