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Commentary: Gender differences in payments to cardiothoracic surgeons are unacceptable
Jeffrey P Jacobs1,2, Jennifer S Nelson3,4, Stephanie M Fuller5
1Congenital Heart Center, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Summary
Promoting equal opportunity in cardiothoracic surgery is essential for all surgeons, irrespective of background. Addressing bias ensures equitable career advancement and a diverse workforce reflective of patient populations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Surgical Workforce Diversity
- Health Equity
Background:
- Sociodemographic biases persist within cardiothoracic surgery.
- Unequal opportunities hinder career advancement for underrepresented groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for universal equal opportunity in cardiothoracic surgery.
- To emphasize the need for inclusivity across all professional domains.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual paper/position statement.
- It calls for proactive measures from all stakeholders.
Main Results:
- Gender-based payment disparities in cardiothoracic surgery are unacceptable.
- Equal opportunities are crucial for a representative surgical workforce.
Conclusions:
- Leaders and individual surgeons must actively combat bias.
- Promoting inclusivity benefits both surgeons and patient care.
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