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April 10, 2026Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery0 citations

The Glass Podium: Gender Disparities in Prestigious Ophthalmology Conference Roles

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GSGiuliano SerafinoTATimothy AigbeBCBrendan Cummings

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate the representation of women in prestigious roles at ophthalmology conferences.
  • Analysis of roles filled at major ophthalmology conferences
  • Comparison of male and female participation in submitted research versus roles
  • Evaluation of invitation strategies for speakers
  • Women are significantly underrepresented in high-visibility conference roles
  • Most prominent roles are often filled by male speakers
  • Underlying factors suggest a need for more objective role allocation strategies

Abstract

Despite robust participation in submitted research, women remain underrepresented in the most visible, career-advancing roles. This disparity supports consideration of more objective and structured approaches to speaker invitation and role allocation in invited conference programming.

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Serafino et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8940c6c1944d70ce04fbdhttps://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001952
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