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Marcia Clark1, Sarah Kerslake1, Berte Bøe2
1Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, North Tower Foothills Medicine Centre, 1403 29th St. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada.
Abstract:
A higher number of women are graduating from medical schools than men, yet orthopedic surgery continues to register the lowest proportion of female surgeons and residents of the surgical specialties. This trend is observed not only in North America but also globally. The presence of a more diverse workforce has been shown to lead to improved patient outcomes, enhanced efficiencies, and overall wellness within healthcare systems and would be of benefit to the orthopedic surgery profession. This primer aims to provide surgeons and leaders with evidence-based insights into diversity, equity, and equality, as well as define barriers and potential solutions pertaining to women in orthopedic surgery.
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