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Women optometry students: how qualified?

P Kegel-Flom1

  • 1College of Optometry, University of Houston, Texas.

American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Women and men entering optometry school demonstrate different strengths but achieve equivalent academic and clinical performance. This indicates a well-qualified future optometry workforce, with women showing strong leadership potential.

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Area of Science:

  • Optometry
  • Medical Education
  • Gender Studies in STEM

Background:

  • Historically, gender disparities have existed in healthcare professions.
  • Understanding the evolving demographics and qualifications of optometry students is crucial for the profession's future.
  • The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) provides a relevant case study for examining these trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the academic and personal qualifications of male and female optometry students.
  • To assess the academic and clinical performance of male and female students throughout optometry school.
  • To identify personality traits associated with achievement and leadership potential in optometry students.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-year longitudinal study of students entering the University of Houston College of Optometry.
  • Comparison of pre-admission academic records (GPA) and standardized test scores (OCAT).
  • Analysis of personality inventories and in-school academic and clinical performance metrics.

Main Results:

  • Women applicants had higher GPAs; men had higher OCAT scores in science and math.
  • Despite initial differences, men and women exhibited equivalent academic and clinical performance.
  • Women were less likely to drop out and more likely to graduate summa cum laude; men received more clinical awards.

Conclusions:

  • Optometry students, particularly women, possess strong traits associated with leadership, including motivation, independence, and interpersonal skills.
  • The increasing number of women in optometry suggests a future workforce well-equipped for practice and leadership roles.
  • Findings challenge traditional gender-based assumptions about academic and professional capabilities in optometry.

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