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Descriptive Analysis of Otolaryngology Program Directors with a Focus on Gender Disparity
Jacqueline Tucker1, Shivam Patel1, Sarah Benyo1
1College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|June 6, 2022
Summary
Gender disparity in otolaryngology leadership persists, though program director roles show improved parity for women. Continued efforts are needed to encourage female leadership in this surgical field.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Education
- Surgical Specialties
Background:
- Otolaryngology is a surgical specialty facing ongoing discussions about gender representation.
- Understanding the demographics of leadership positions, such as program directors, is crucial for assessing and addressing gender disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the demographic and academic profiles of United States otolaryngology program directors.
- To evaluate the extent of gender disparity within otolaryngology leadership roles.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted using online searches of publicly available data for 125 US otolaryngology programs.
- Information gathered included program director age, gender, degrees, training, and appointment year.
Main Results:
- Male program directors (PDs) constituted 69.6% of the total, while females represented 30.4%.
- Male PDs were older and had served longer in their roles compared to female PDs.
- Head and neck oncology was the most common subspecialty among PDs.
Conclusions:
- While gender disparity exists in otolaryngology, the program director role shows better gender parity compared to the overall field.
- Female program directors are represented at a rate comparable to female otolaryngologists in academic medicine.
- Further initiatives are essential to promote women's entry and advancement into leadership positions within otolaryngology.
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