Do Gender Disparities Among Major Radiological Society Award Recipients Exist?
Jessica F Martin1, Lara Hewett1, Leonie L Gordon1
1Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Suite 210 CSB, MSC 323, Charleston, SC 29425.
Academic Radiology
|November 30, 2019
Summary
Women are underrepresented in leadership awards but overrepresented in teaching awards from major radiological societies. This highlights a need for improved gender representation in radiology leadership roles.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Professionalism
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Gender disparities persist in academic medicine.
- Physician awards often reflect recognition of career achievements and societal contributions.
- Understanding gender representation in award recipients is crucial for promoting equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate gender representation among recipients of physician awards from major radiological societies.
- To analyze trends in award distribution by gender over time.
- To identify potential biases in the recognition of leadership versus educational contributions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of distinguished career achievement awards from four major radiological societies (2000-2018).
- Categorization of awards into education-focused or leadership/overall contribution-focused.
- Comparison of gender proportions among award recipients.
Main Results:
- Female academic radiologists increased from 23.6% to 29.6% between 2000 and 2018.
- Women received 21.3% of leadership/overall contribution awards versus 78.7% for men.
- Women received 44.8% of teaching awards versus 55.2% for men.
- Men were significantly more likely to receive leadership awards (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- Females are underrepresented in prestigious leadership awards within radiology.
- Females are overrepresented in teaching awards, suggesting a perception of superior teaching abilities.
- Addressing underrepresentation in leadership is vital for fostering quality teaching and equitable career progression in radiology.
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