Leading from Behind: Paucity of gender equity statements and policies among professional surgical societies.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:The availability and utility of public statements and policies on gender equity from professional surgical societies has not been studied. METHODS:Professional surgical society websites were searched for publicly available statements and policies related to gender equity. These were compiled and assessed for critical components. RESULTS:Publicly available statements/policies were published in every surgical society, though few pertained specifically to gender. Nearly all were recently written or revised. The most common statement/policy addressed discrimination and harassment. The only policies/statements that reliably contained all four key components pertained to professional conduct at national meetings. All policies that provided consequences also contained specific reporting processes. CONCLUSIONS:Gender equity statements and policies are deficient among professional surgical societies. Prioritization of publicizing statements/policies that describe the challenges and provide potential solutions to well-documented gender inequities within surgical fields allows professional societies to promote a diverse and equitable workforce.

journal_name

Am J Surg

authors

Heisler CA,Miller P,Stephens EH,Ton J,Temkin SM

doi

10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.06.041

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-11-01 00:00:00

pages

1132-1135

issue

5

eissn

0002-9610

issn

1879-1883

pii

S0002-9610(20)30395-0

journal_volume

220

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