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Female urologists: a growing population

C L Bradbury1, D K King, R G Middleton

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1997
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Despite facing gender-based discouragement, female urologists are young, educated, and satisfied with their careers. Most would encourage other women to pursue urology, indicating a positive outlook for women in the field.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Specialties
  • Surgical Fields
  • Urology

Background:

  • Urology remains a male-dominated medical specialty.
  • The number of women in urology is increasing, but their demographics and experiences are largely unknown.
  • Understanding the characteristics and challenges of female urologists is crucial for addressing gender disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographics, training experiences, and practice patterns of women in urology.
  • To explore the motivations and challenges women face when choosing urology as a specialty.
  • To assess job satisfaction and career outlook among female urologists.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was mailed to 161 female urologists in the United States.
  • The survey collected data on age, board certification, fellowship training, academic positions, mentorship, marital status, and parental leave.

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  • Response rate was 80%.

    • Main Results:

    • Female urologists are generally young, board-certified, and fellowship-trained.
    • Many reported gender-based discouragement during specialty selection.
    • A significant percentage are married and have children, with most reporting support during parental leave.
    • Despite challenges, 94% would recommend urology to other women.

    Conclusions:

    • Female urologists are a well-educated, career-oriented group.
    • Lack of mentorship during training was common, yet job satisfaction is high.
    • Low attrition rates suggest a positive career trajectory for women in urology.