Professional medical associations as catalytic pathways for advancing women in academic medicine and promoting leadership

Key Points

• Women in academic medicine show improved leadership placements with the involvement of professional associations.
• The analysis emphasizes how professional associations can function as catalytic pathways for gender equity in leadership roles.
• Engagement with professional associations leads to beneficial outcomes for women seeking leadership positions in academic medicine.
• Findings highlight the potential for professional associations to drive systemic change, although results are primarily observational.