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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.
Insights
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.
Abstract:
Every effort must be made by the leaders in our field, as well as by every individual cardiothoracic surgeon, to assure equal opportunity for all cardiothoracic surgeons, regardless of race, gender or any other sociodemographic source of bias. Every effort must be made by every surgeon, not just those in particular leadership roles. Opportunities for advancement must be equal in multiple domains, including clinical practice, patient referral, clinical leadership, academic leadership, institutional leadership and leadership in professional medical and surgical societies. Such actions to minimize bias and promote inclusivity will also ensure that cardiothoracic surgical care is provided by a workforce that represents the diversity of patients whom we serve. In the final analysis, it is an absolute fact that gender differences in payments to cardiothoracic surgeons are absolutely unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.
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