Strategies to Reach Gender Equity in Radiology
Slanetz, Priscilla J. ; Spalluto, Lucy ; Diaz Candamio, Maria Jesus ; DeBenedectis, Carolynn M
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For decades, women have comprised only 25% of practicing radiologists in the United States, even though women now represent approximately 50% of medical students. Even fewer women in the United States rise into radiology leadership positions, with only 17% currently serving as a department chair. In contrast, globally, women represent over 33% of radiologists, with Thailand having the highest female representation at 85%. Despite increased awareness of this gender disparity in the United States, the field has seen little change in the diversity and inclusivity of its workforce.
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Slanetz PJ, Spalluto L, Díaz Candamio MJ, DeBenedectis CM. Strategies to Reach Gender Equity in Radiology. J Am Coll Radiol. 2020 May 25:S1546-1440(20)30508-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.04.029. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32464108. Link to article on publisher's site