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Diversity in foot and ankle surgery remains low, especially in leadership roles. This systematic review highlights significant gender disparities, indicating a need for targeted strategies to achieve an equitable surgical workforce.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgical Workforce Diversity
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Historically underrepresented minorities and gender diversity are crucial for equitable healthcare.
  • Foot and ankle surgery (FA) is a subspecialty where diversity metrics are not well-established.
  • Understanding current diversity levels is essential for future workforce development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and quantify gender diversity in foot and ankle surgery.
  • To assess diversity at various professional levels, including leadership and research.
  • To identify trends and disparities in representation within the field.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
  • Ten cross-sectional studies were included and assessed for quality using the STROBE checklist.
  • Demographic data were extracted for FA applicants, attendings, program directors, and researchers.

Main Results:

  • Significant gender disparities were observed across all levels of foot and ankle surgery.
  • Females held a very low percentage of leadership positions, including Chair (5.5%) and Professor (0.9%).
  • While female representation increased from 12% to 14% between 2010-2019, parity has not been achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Foot and ankle surgery exhibits a notable lack of gender diversity, particularly in leadership and academic roles.
  • Current diversity metrics fall short of equitable representation.
  • Recognizing these disparities is the first step toward implementing targeted interventions for a more inclusive FA workforce.