The visibility effect: Female residents as catalysts for gender diversity in surgery

Key Points

• Female residents significantly improve gender diversity in surgical fields, enhancing collaboration and representation.
• Data collected across hospitals showed a notable increase in female surgical trainees when female residents are present at 30%.
• The analysis featured training programs and recruitment strategies focused on gender inclusion within surgical specialties.
• Supporting female representation in surgery may lead to broader societal changes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.