Five Years Later: Impact of a Focused Women in Radiology Program

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Radiology
• Healthcare Professions

Background:

• Women face underrepresentation and career barriers in radiology.
• These challenges impact job satisfaction and advancement opportunities for female radiologists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a structured Women in Radiology (WiR) program.
• To assess improvements in gender equity, career advancement satisfaction, research/teaching interest, work-life balance, and mentorship for women faculty.

Main Methods:

• A sustainable WiR program was implemented and described.
• Baseline and 5-year surveys assessed women faculty perceptions of professional development and departmental culture.
• Key outcomes included perceived equity, satisfaction with advancement pace, mentorship, work-life balance, and interest in research/teaching.

Main Results:

• Women faculty reported increased belief in equitable access to career advancement opportunities.
• The WiR program was associated with a positive departmental culture shift.
• Significant improvements were noted in satisfaction with advancement pace, mentorship, work-life balance, and interest in research and teaching.

Conclusions:

• A structured Women in Radiology (WiR) program effectively enhances workplace gender equity.
• Such programs contribute to improved career satisfaction and a supportive departmental culture for women in radiology.