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Does Sex Influence Publication Productivity Among Colorectal Surgeons Participating in Fellowship Training Programs?
Cristina B Geltzeiler1, Katherine A Kelley, Priya Srikanth
11 Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 2 OHSU/PSU School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 3 Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 4 Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|April 7, 2017
Summary
This study found no sex differences in publication productivity among colorectal surgery faculty. Academic rank, not sex, was a significant predictor of research output and career advancement.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Academic Medicine
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Underrepresentation of women in academic surgery leadership is a known issue.
- Investigating sex-based disparities in academic surgery is crucial for promoting equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if sex differences exist in faculty representation, academic rank, and publication productivity within colorectal surgery fellowship programs.
- To analyze the impact of sex on academic career progression and research output.
Main Methods:
- Faculty from American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons fellowship programs were analyzed.
- Bibliometric data, including Hirsch index and publication counts, were collected for 358 faculty members.
- Statistical models controlled for institutional factors and research career duration to assess sex-based differences.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in publication numbers was found between male and female faculty.
- After controlling for confounders, sex did not predict publication productivity (Hirsch index or career-duration-adjusted Hirsch index).
- Academic rank was significantly associated with higher publication productivity for both measures.
Conclusions:
- Sex is not a significant predictor of publication productivity in colorectal surgery faculty.
- Academic rank is a key factor influencing research output and career progression.
- Future research should address limitations of retrospective studies and explore other factors influencing disparities.