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Plastic surgeons: a gender comparison

L Capek1, D E Edwards, S E Mackinnon

  • 1Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, USA.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|February 1, 1997
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Gender differences exist among plastic surgeons, with women facing discrimination and lower pay despite similar training. Most surgeons are satisfied with their careers and would recommend plastic surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Medical specialties
  • Surgical practice
  • Gender studies in medicine

Background:

  • Plastic surgery is a competitive field with a growing number of women entering the profession.
  • Understanding gender-related differences is crucial for promoting equality and addressing potential disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze gender-related differences in the specialty of plastic surgery.
  • To compare the professional and personal characteristics of male and female plastic surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • A confidential 108-item questionnaire was distributed to female and male members of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS).
  • The survey utilized a modified Dillman five-step computerized method between September 1992 and October 1993.

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  • Response rates were 73% for women and 57% for men.

    • Main Results:

    • While training and practice characteristics were similar, women reported delaying childbearing and faced lower incomes and academic rank.
    • 89% of women perceived sexual discrimination and harassment, compared to 27% of men.
    • Significant differences were observed in marital status and having children, with higher percentages of men being married and having children.

    Conclusions:

    • Plastic surgeons share similar training and practice profiles, irrespective of gender.
    • Women in academic plastic surgery face discrimination, unequal promotion, and lower remuneration, which require systemic solutions.
    • Despite challenges, the majority of plastic surgeons express high career satisfaction and would recommend the field to medical students.