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Gender and Ethnic Diversity in Academic Facial Plastic Surgery
David W Chou1,2, Eleanor Layfield3, Karthik Prasad4
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, California, U.S.A.
The Laryngoscope
|November 16, 2022
Summary
Female representation in academic facial plastic surgery is low but improving among early-career surgeons. While diversity is needed, minority surgeons show similar research productivity and career advancement to their counterparts.
Area of Science:
- Medical specialties
- Otolaryngology
- Facial plastic surgery
Background:
- Academic facial plastic surgery is a specialized field within otolaryngology.
- Understanding the demographics and career progression of faculty is crucial for addressing diversity and inclusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize academic facial plastic surgeons based on demographics, years in practice, academic productivity, and faculty rank.
- To identify trends in gender and racial representation within academic facial plastic surgery.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Faculty in US otolaryngology residencies with academic titles were identified.
- Demographic and academic data were collected from public profiles and Scopus.
Main Results:
- 168 surgeons were analyzed; 25.6% were female, and 69.6% were White.
- Female representation was higher in early-career (41%) versus late-career (13%) surgeons.
- No significant differences in research productivity (h-index) or academic advancement were found between sexes or racial groups when controlling for years in practice.
Conclusions:
- Female representation in academic facial plastic surgery remains low, but an upward trend is observed in early-career positions.
- Hispanic and Black surgeons are notably underrepresented.
- Despite underrepresentation, established minority surgeons demonstrate comparable research output and career progression to majority surgeons.
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