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Khounsarian F, Abu-Omar A, Emara A, Marinescu D, Yong-Hing CJ, Ali IT, Khosa F. A trend, analysis, and solution on women's representation in diagnostic radiology in North America: a narrative review. Clin Imaging 2024; 109:110135. [PMID: 38547670 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Despite the demonstrated benefits of gender diversity in medicine, women in Radiology in North America are still underrepresented. We reviewed the literature to highlight the current status of women in Radiology in North America, identify the underlying causes of the gender gap, and provide potential strategies to close this gap. We conducted a narrative literature review using the terms ("Gender Disparity" OR "Gender Inequality") AND ("Radiology Department" OR "Radiology Residency"), searching data from April 2000 to April 2022 in Ovid Medline, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus. Our results indicate that Radiology in North America lacks gender diversity in its subspecialties, academic leadership, and research productivity, which the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated. Challenges stemming from a dearth of women role models, limited preclinical contact, and a high rate of burnout contribute to the current gender inequality. Several complementary and supplementary steps can enhance gender diversity in Radiology. These include increasing education and exposure to Radiology at earlier stages and optimizing mentorship opportunities to attract a more diverse pool of talent to the discipline. In addition, supporting resident parents and enhancing the residency program's culture can decrease the rate of burnout and encourage women to pursue careers and leadership positions in Radiology.
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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- Health Education England North East, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Reder SR, Rohou A, Keric N, Beiser KU, Othman AE, Abello Mercado MA, Altmann S, Petrowski K, Brockmann MA, Brockmann C. Gender differences in self-assessed performance and stress level during training of basic interventional radiology maneuvers. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:308-317. [PMID: 37552256 PMCID: PMC10791781 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-09993-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Gender differences have been reported to influence medical training. We investigated gender differences encountered during training in interventional radiology maneuvers. METHODS Catheter handling was analyzed under standardized conditions in 64 participants naïve to endovascular procedures (26 women, 38 men). Objective (e.g., catheter pathway, catheter movements, required time) and subjective parameters (stress level) were recorded. The NASA-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX; 1-20 points) was used to assess participants' stress levels and perceived workload. RESULTS In the easier tasks, no significant differences between male and female participants regarding catheter handling were observed. In the most complex task, female participants took themselves more time (688 ± 363 vs. 501 ± 230 s; p = 0.02), asked for help more frequently (n = 19 vs. n = 8) and earlier than men (203 ± 94 vs. 305 ± 142 s; p = 0.049), whereas men stood out by more agitated catheter handling (6.0 ± 1.8 vs. 4.8 ± 1.6 movements/s; p = 0.005). Overall, female participants perceived tasks to be more difficult (11.5 ± 4.2 vs. 9.6 ± 3.3; p = 0.016), perceived higher stress levels (8.9 ± 4.9 vs. 6.3 ± 4.4; p = 0.037), and rated their own performance lower (9.12 ± 3.3 vs. 11.3 ± 3.3; p = 0.009). However, female participants were able to correlate self-assessed with objective parameters correctly (r between -0.555 and -0.469; p = 0.004-0.018), whereas male participants failed to correctly rate their performance (p between 0.34 and 0.73). Stress levels correlated with objective parameters in males (r between 0.4 and 0.587; p < 0.005), but not in female participants. CONCLUSION Perceived stress levels, self-evaluation skills, and catheter handling differ greatly between untrained male and female participants trying to solve interventional radiological tasks. These gender-specific differences should be considered in interventional radiology training. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT As psychological aspects may influence individual working strategies gender-specific differences in self-perception while learning interventional radiology maneuvers could be essential regarding success in teaching and treatment outcomes. KEY POINTS • After performing standardized training, 38 male and 26 female volunteers showed significant differences regarding objective and self-assessed performance, as well as in perceived workload while performing simulated endovascular catheter maneuvers. • After solving simulated endovascular radiological tasks, female participants were able to self-assess their objective performance much more accurately than male participants. • Women took more time to solve simulated endovascular tasks and asked earlier and more frequently for help than men.
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- Sebastian R Reder
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Duesbergweg 6, Mainz, 55128, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, Mainz, 55131, Germany.
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Kim J, Kaylor K, Lamparello N. The Gender Gap in Interventional Radiology: Barriers, Opportunities, and the Role of the Integrated IR Residency. Acad Radiol 2023; 30:2749-2756. [PMID: 36870809 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To review the gender gap in Interventional Radiology (IR) and explore the role of the Integrated IR residency. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of gender demographic data of medical school applicants to Integrated IR residency from 2016-2021, and active residents/fellows ("trainees") in IR and peer specialties from 2007 to 2021. RESULTS Women comprised 21.0% of medical student applicants to the Integrated IR residency in the 2020-21 academic year, versus 12.9% of Diagnostic Radiology (DR) resident applicants to the Independent IR residency; these figures have stayed relatively constant since 2016-17 and represent a statistically significantly difference (p=0.000044). The Integrated pathway has become the dominant source of IR trainees, growing from 4.4% in 2016-17 to 76.3% in 2020-21 (p=0.0013). From 2007 to 2021, the percentage of all IR trainees who were female grew from 10.5% to 20.3% (p=0.005). From 2017 to 2021, the percentage of Integrated IR residents who were female grew from 13.3% to 22.0% (p=0.053, 19.1% year-over-year growth), and has been higher than the percentage of female Independent IR residents (p=0.048). CONCLUSION Women continue to be underrepresented in IR, though this gender gap is improving. The Integrated IR residency appears to have majorly contributed to this improvement, consistently supplying more women into the IR pipeline than through the fellowship/Independent IR residency. Women are significantly better represented among current Integrated IR residents than Independent residents. The now-dominant Integrated IR pathway must increase women recruitment for continued gender gap improvement.
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- Julie Kim
- Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021.
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
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Theodoulou I, Dost S, Burrows V, Lyall F, Wah TM, Makris GC. The interventional radiology gender gap: perspectives from the international IR training survey. Br J Radiol 2022; 95:20210726. [PMID: 35616650 PMCID: PMC10162054 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20210726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study sought to examine international interventional radiology (IR) training standards and perceptions. This survey aims to identify gender-based barriers and inequities effecting uptake, retention and experience of trainees in IR. METHODS An anonymous survey was created using Survey Monkey and distributed as a single-use weblink via eight IR national and international societies around the world. Data analysis was conducted to highlight gender-specific trends and identify any differences. RESULTS Motivation factors given for following a career in IR revealed gender differences in factors such as mentoring (8.7 F vs 21.6% M) and influence from senior colleagues (15.2 F vs 25.0% M). The overwhelming majority across both genders (82.6 F vs 81.3% M) agreed or strongly agreed that early exposure to IR training at Year 1 had a positive impact on career choice. A good work life balance was positively reported in 48.2% of female respondents compared to 45.2% in males. There were no significant differences in satisfaction with the various aspects of IR training. All differences observed between genders, exceeded the 0.05 significance level. CONCLUSION This survey offers many insights into the current international landscape of IR training. Ongoing evaluation is vital to inform recruitment practices and initiatives to bridge gender inequities and attract more females into IR. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This study has revealed that increasing and optimising mentoring opportunities may be the first step in increasing awareness of IR and maximising potential female recruits.
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- Iakovos Theodoulou
- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, United States
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, United States
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- Sheffield Vascular Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
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- Imaging Department, Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, Institute of Oncology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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Sieren M, Katoh M, Mahnken AH, Reimer P, Westphalen K, Hoffmann RT, Paprottka P, Rohde S, Wacker FK, Minko P, Molwitz I, Oechtering TH, Afat S, Bucher AM, Gerwing M, Storz C, Ziegler HR, Barkhausen J, Frisch A. Work and Training Conditions of German Residents and Young Radiologists in Interventional Radiology - A Nationwide Survey. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2022; 194:1346-1357. [PMID: 35830856 DOI: 10.1055/a-1853-8549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION With the increasing need for minimally invasive procedures based on lower complication rates, higher patient acceptance, and technical developments, there is a growing focus on the sound interventional training of young radiologists. This survey aimed to analyze the current situation in interventional radiology (IR) training in Germany to detect shortcomings and identify areas for improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS From November 1-30, 2020, an online questionnaire was distributed to representative radiological associations and societies with the request to forward it to radiology residents and radiologists < 40 years. The 44 questions covered six distinct areas from personal working conditions to the characterization of the IR department, training conditions, role of women in IR, and attendance at congresses/external training. RESULTS A total of 330 participants completed the questionnaire. 77 % of participants expressed a high interest in IR, and 47 % could even imagine subspecializing in interventional radiology. Most institutions provided the necessary learning conditions and infrastructure. The rate of overall satisfaction with IR training conditions was 45 % (vs. a dissatisfaction rate of 39 %). However, females showed a lower satisfaction rate with their training environment than male participants (28 % vs. 51 %; P = 0.06). Positive correlations with work satisfaction were found for the presence and duration of the IR rotation, the number of partly independently/mentored performed interventions, and structured feedback. Moreover, the need for a structured training curriculum was expressed by 67 % of participants. CONCLUSION Radiological residents and young radiologists expressed a high interest in interventional radiology, and they rate the infrastructure of German hospitals regarding IR as sufficient. However, they expressed the need for consistent IR rotations and better-structured resident and postgraduate education (curricula & interviews). KEY POINTS Interest in interventional radiology among radiological residents and young radiologists in Germany is high, but satisfaction with interventional radiology training leaves room for improvement. The most frequently mentioned aspects that can improve IR training were · organized rotations of at least 6 months. · structured curriculums with face-to-face feedback. · structured guidance by senior interventionists during procedures. CITATION FORMAT · Sieren M, Katoh M, Mahnken AH et al. Work and Training Conditions of German Residents and Young Radiologists in Interventional Radiology - A Nationwide Survey. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2022; DOI: 10.1055/a-1853-8549.
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- Malte Sieren
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, HELIOS Hospital Krefeld, Germany
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- Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany
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- Zentralinstitut für bildgebende Diagnostik, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, DRK Hospital Berlin, Germany
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- Institute and Policlinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, Carl-Gustav-Carus Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital rechts der Isar, München, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum Dortmund gGmbH, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Faculty Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tubingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Radiology, University Hospital Munster, Germany
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- Neuroradiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, HELIOS Hospital Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charite Medical Faculty Berlin, Germany
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Lawley M, Dobson J, Heelan F, Manos D. Gender Distribution of Faculty Is Strongly Correlated With Resident Gender at Canadian Radiology Residency Programs. Can Assoc Radiol J 2022; 73:486-490. [PMID: 35086343 DOI: 10.1177/08465371211069325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Women are underrepresented in radiology overall, in radiology subspecialties, and in radiology leadership and academic positions. It is unclear why this disparity persists despite greater gender diversification in medicine. We sought to determine if a correlation exists between the proportion of female faculty at an institution, and the proportion of female residents in the associated residency program across Canada. METHODS Faculty gender for each Canadian Diagnostic Imaging Residency Program was obtained through publicly available sources (departmental websites and provincial physician registries) in the fall of 2020. Resident gender data was obtained through a survey emailed to programs following the April 2021 CaRMS match. Data was analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Research ethics approval was obtained. RESULTS Faculty information was available for 15 of the 16 Canadian radiology residency programs (94%) and resident information was obtained for 16 programs (100% response rate). Overall, women accounted for 31.4% of radiologist faculty and 31.9% of radiology residents, with a wide range between institutions (19.5-47.8% for faculty and 13.3%-47.1% for residents). There was a strong positive correlation between the proportion of female faculty and the proportion of female residents within individual programs (r=0.73; R2=0.54; p=0.002). CONCLUSION Approximately one third of faculty and residents at Canadian Diagnostic Radiology residency programs were female but there was a wide range across the country with a strong correlation between faculty and resident gender distribution. Further exploration is warranted to determine causes of this correlation including the possible influence of role modeling, mentoring, female-friendly culture, and bias.
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- Morgan Lawley
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Fichera G, Busch IM, Rimondini M, Motta R, Giraudo C. Is Empowerment of Female Radiologists Still Needed? Findings of a Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041542. [PMID: 33562881 PMCID: PMC7915271 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Considering that radiology is still a male-dominated specialty in which men make up more than two thirds of the workforce, this systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current role of women in radiological imaging, focusing on the main aspects such as career progression, leadership, academic practice, and perceived discrimination. Three electronic databases were searched up to 21 October 2020. To identify additional records, weekly automatic email alerts were set up on PubMed until December 2020 and reference lists of key studies and included papers were screened. Two reviewers independently performed the search, study selection, quality appraisal, data extraction, and formal narrative synthesis. In case of disagreement, a third reviewer was involved. Across the 61 included articles, women worked more often part-time and held fewer positions of power in hospitals, on editorial boards, and at the academic level (associate and full professors). Women were less often in relevant positions in scientific articles, had fewer publications, and had a lower H-index. Discrimination and sexual harassment were experienced by up to 40% and 47% of female radiologists, respectively. Our study highlights that women in radiology are still underrepresented and play a marginal role in the field, struggling to reach top and leading positions.
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- Giulia Fichera
- Department of Medicine–DIMED, Institute of Radiology, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy; (G.F.); (R.M.)
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- Section of Clinical Psychology, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (I.M.B.); (M.R.)
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- Section of Clinical Psychology, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (I.M.B.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Medicine–DIMED, Institute of Radiology, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy; (G.F.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Medicine–DIMED, Institute of Radiology, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy; (G.F.); (R.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-049-8212357
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Lebel K, Hillier E, Spalluto LB, Yap W, Keglowitsch K, Darras KE, Yong-Hing CJ. The Status of Diversity in Canadian Radiology-Where We Stand and What Can We Do About It. Can Assoc Radiol J 2020; 72:701-709. [PMID: 33353386 DOI: 10.1177/0846537120978258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Radiology has been identified as one of the medical specialties with the least gender, racial, and ethnic diversity. Despite the demonstrated benefits of gender and race diversity in medicine and industry, including innovation, empathy and improved patient outcomes, diversity in radiology in Canada is still lacking. In 2019, women represented around 63% of current medical graduates. However, within Canadian radiology practices, only 31.6% of radiologists are women. Women are also underrepresented in academic positions and the widening gender gap is present at higher academic ranks, indicating that women may not advance through academic hierarchies at the same pace as men. Although data on racial diversity in Canadian radiology practices is currently lacking, the representation of visible minorities in the general Canadian population is not reflected across Canadian radiology practices. Similarly, despite the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission calling for action to increase the number of Indigenous healthcare workers, Indigenous people remain underrepresented in medicine and radiology. The importance of increasing diversity in radiology has gained recognition in recent years. Many solutions and strategies for national associations and radiology departments to improve diversity have been proposed. Leadership commitment is required to implement these programs to increase diversity in radiology in Canada with the ultimate goal of improving patient care. We review the current literature and available data on diversity within radiology in Canada, including the status of gender, race/ethnicity, and Indigenous people. We also present potential solutions to increase diversity.
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- Kiana Lebel
- 7321University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 3158University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, 12328Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Veterans Health Administration, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Nashville, TN, USA
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- Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, 8166University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, 8166University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,8144BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Makris GC, Burrows V, Lyall F, Moore A, Hamady MS. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Training; International Perspectives and Challenges. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2020; 44:462-472. [PMID: 33174143 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02688-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Assess international interventional radiology (IR) training standards and trainee satisfaction to identify challenges and drive positive change. MATERIALS AND METHODS An anonymous survey was created using Survey Monkey and distributed as a single-use web link via eight IR national and international societies around the world. It consisted of two parts: the first assessed the general exposure of radiology trainees to IR and whether this influenced their decision to pursue a career in IR; the second focussed on satisfaction and quality of training by those who are in training or have recently completed an IR training program. RESULTS There were 496 participants of which 274 were eligible to complete part one of the survey and 222 were eligible to complete the whole survey. UK and Europe contributed 52% of the responses. The USA and Middle East contributed 23%, and the rest of the world 9%. Over half of responders expressed that exposure early in their career was the main inspiration to pursue a career in IR. Overall satisfaction with training was high across all regions; however, satisfaction regarding vascular training varied. The negative impact of competition from other specialities ranged from 9% (USA) to 61% (UK). Great variability was reported regarding the amount of time spent dedicated to IR and IR on call. CONCLUSION Despite significant progress in creating structured and comprehensive IR training, there is still room for improvement. Early promotion of IR is essential for on-going high-quality recruitment. Monitoring and standardization of the training environment at a national and international level are necessary to equip IR trainees and to consolidate IR's speciality status in the medical field.
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- Gregory C Makris
- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. .,Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Neapoleos 9, Marousi, Athens, Greece.
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- Interventional Radiology Department, Sheffield Vascular Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
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- Imaging Department, Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Radiology Department, Integris Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, USA
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Kibbe MR, Patti MG, Kapadia MR. We Need to Support More Women in Choosing Careers in Procedural Specialties. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:1166-1167. [PMID: 32564894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Melina R Kibbe
- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Burnett Womack Building, Suite 4041, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7050.
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Burnett Womack Building, Suite 4041, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7050
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Burnett Womack Building, Suite 4041, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7050
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