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Gender Parity Among Vascular Surgeons: Progress and Attrition
Elisa Bass1, Scott Anderson2, Braden Hintze3
1Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|October 10, 2024
Summary
Women in vascular surgery are increasing, but are more likely to leave the profession. This study examined attrition rates for female vascular surgeons compared to males.
Area of Science:
- Medical workforce analysis
- Surgical specialty demographics
- Gender disparities in medicine
Background:
- Women's representation in medicine and surgery faces challenges due to higher attrition rates.
- Attrition of women from the practicing vascular surgery workforce remains unstudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze gender balance and attrition rates in the vascular surgery workforce.
- To determine if female vascular surgeons have higher attrition rates than male surgeons.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Doctors and Clinicians database (2015-2022).
- Examined employment patterns, gender balance, and attrition rates.
- Employed logistic regression to calculate attrition odds by gender.
Main Results:
- The percentage of female vascular surgeons increased from 11% to 16% (2015-2022).
- Graduating classes since 2005 showed 20%-38% women.
- Female surgeons were 2.05 times more likely to leave practice than males, controlling for graduation year and academic practice.
Conclusions:
- While the proportion of women in vascular surgery is rising, they are more likely to exit the workforce.
- Addressing factors contributing to higher female attrition is crucial for retaining women in vascular surgery.
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