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Women remain underrepresented in radiology leadership roles despite progress. Further efforts are needed to achieve gender equality and a diverse radiology profession reflecting current demographics.

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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Gender inequalities persist across professional fields, including radiology.
  • While improvements are noted, women are underrepresented in leadership positions within radiology.
  • This study analyzes the status of women in Spanish radiology, comparing it internationally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the representation of women in various leadership roles within Spanish radiology.
  • To compare the feminization trends in Spanish radiology with those in Europe and the United States.
  • To identify specific areas where gender disparities are most pronounced in radiology leadership.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection spanned from 2000 to 2022, with select 2023 data included.
  • Investigated feminization across medical students, graduates, residents, specialists, section chiefs, department chairs, program directors, professors, society presidents, award recipients, and journal editors.
  • Employed bibliographic research, direct contact with radiological societies (Spain, Europe, USA), and a survey of Spanish radiology departments.

Main Results:

  • Female representation in radiology decreases significantly in leadership positions across Spain, Europe, and the US.
  • In Spanish hospitals (2021): 58.1% radiology residents, 55% radiologists, 42.9% section chiefs, 24.4% department chairs were female.
  • Historical data (SERAM): 10% female presidents, 22% gold medalists, 5% editors-in-chief; 2000-2023 data shows 32% female presidents and 31% female gold medalists.

Conclusions:

  • Gender inequality in radiology is decreasing but women are still underrepresented in leadership.
  • There is a clear need for targeted initiatives to foster diversity and inclusion in the radiology profession.
  • Achieving a profession that mirrors demographic reality requires ongoing commitment to gender equity.