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Sierra-Galan LM, Aggarwal NR, Stojanovska J, Raman SV, Han Y, Ferreira VM, Thomas K, Seiberlich N, Parwani P, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Baldassarre LA, Mavrogeni S, Ordovas K, Schulz-Menger J, Bandettini WP. Women physicians in cardiovascular magnetic resonance: Past, present, and future. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 9:984326. [PMID: 36684587 PMCID: PMC9848434 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.984326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Women's engagement in medicine, and more specifically cardiovascular imaging and cardiovascular MRI (CMR), has undergone a slow evolution over the past several decades. As a result, an increasing number of women have joined the cardiovascular imaging community to contribute their expertise. This collaborative work summarizes the barriers that women in cardiovascular imaging have overcome over the past several years, the positive interventions that have been implemented to better support women in the field of CMR, and the challenges that still remain, with a special emphasis on women physicians.
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- Lilia M. Sierra-Galan
- Cardiology Department of the Cardiovascular Division at the American British Cowdray Medical Center, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research, Oxford British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, The National Institute for Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research, Oxford British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, The National Institute for Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, United States
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, ECRC Cardiology, Helios-Clinics Berlin-Buch, Clinic of Cardiology and Nephrology, DZHK Partnersite Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Yap WW, Hodgson CS, Spalluto L, Lebel K, Trop I, Hillier E, Darras K, Hillier T, Yong-Hing CJ. Canadian Radiology Gender Pay Gap-Reality or Myth? Can Assoc Radiol J 2022; 74:288-297. [PMID: 36223428 DOI: 10.1177/08465371221132465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Introduction: Prior studies on Canadian physicians' income have demonstrated a gender pay gap (GPG); however, there is a paucity of data in the Radiology specialty. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine if practicing Canadian radiologists' self-reported income is related to gender, controlling for demographic and work variables. Methods: English and French online surveys were distributed by email and social media to radiologists and trainees (May-July 2021). The association between Gender (controlling for Ethnicity variables, Region, having Children, Full-/Part-Time work, and Academic position) and Self-Reported Income was examined using chi-square tests. Pearson correlations examined relationships between opinion variables. Analyses were conducted using SPSS V28.0. A priori significance was P < .05. Study had ethics approval. Results: Four hundred and fifty-four practicing Canadian radiologists responded. Majority were women (51.2%, n = 227), a non-visible Minority (71.7%, n = 317), and from Western Provinces (67.8%, n = 308). Significant relationship was established between Self-Reported Income and Gender (χ2 = 10.44, df = 2, P < .05). More men (70.6%, n = 120) than women (56.4%, n = 110), reported income "greater than $500 000"; fewer men (20.6%, n = 35) than women (35.9%, n = 70) reported "$300 000-$500 000"; a similar percent of men (8.8%, n = 15) and women (7.7%, n = 15) reported "less than $300 000." No relationship was found between self-reported income and gender for ethnicity variables, those without children, part-time, or non-academic radiologists. The opinion "Addressing the GPG is important" correlated to "Canadian Association of Radiologists should collect demographic data" (r = 0.63). Responses were low for ethnic minorities and non-western provinces. Conclusion: Our results suggest a GPG exists in Canadian radiology and is an important first step for future studies.
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- Wan W Yap
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, 8166University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, 12358Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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- Gilbert Chair Medical Education Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Alberta Institute Director IDEAS Office, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, 12357University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 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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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, 12368University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, 12368University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, 12357University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, 8166University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, 3158University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, 8166University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Diagnostic Imaging, 8144BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Wei DH, Kukhareva PV, Tao D, Sordo M, Pandita D, Dua P, Banerjee I, Abraham J. Assessing perceived effectiveness of career development efforts led by the women in American Medical Informatics Association Initiative. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2022; 29:1593-1606. [PMID: 35773963 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocac101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We sought to ascertain perceived factors affecting women's career development efforts in the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) and to provide recommendations for improvements. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected using a 27-item survey administered via the AMIA newsletter and other social channels. Survey questions comprised 3 demographics, 15 Likert-scale, and 9 open-ended items. Likert-scale responses were summarized across respondent ages, career stages, and career domains, and open-ended responses were thematically analyzed. RESULTS We received survey responses from 109 AMIA women members. Our findings demonstrate that AMIA had made strides in promoting career development, and the most effective AMIA efforts included social events (83%), panel discussions (80%), and scientific sessions (79%). However, despite these efforts, women members perceived that gender-specific challenges persisted within AMIA, and recognized the need for increased networking opportunities (96%), raising awareness of gender-specific challenges (95%), and encouraging gender proportional representation in leadership (92%). DISCUSSION International and national biomedical informatics professional communities have put forth efforts to address gender-specific issues in career development. Yet, our study identified that some of these, including the deep-rooted gender power hierarchy and bias, are still perceived as profound in AMIA. CONCLUSION Even though existing career development efforts for women are highly effective, important perceived gender-specific career development issues require further attention and investigation to improve existing AMIA activities.
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- Duo Helen Wei
- Computer Science Department, School of Business, Stockton University, Galloway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Information Service, Medical Center Library, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Health Informatics and Information Management, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic and SCAI, Arizona State University, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Female Representation on Radiology Journal Editorial Boards Around the World: Geographical Differences and Temporal Trends. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:755-762. [PMID: 32782220 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES We examined the status of women's representation on radiology journal editorial boards around the world and evaluated temporal trends in female board representation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on the gender of editorial board members, deputy editors, and editors-in-chief of top general radiology journals from the United States and from five continents outside North America was collected, based on listings in mastheads of each journal at 5-year intervals from 1998 to 2018. Female editorial board representation was compared to female membership in national professional radiology organizations and national physician registries. RESULTS One of 42 editors-in-chief (2.4%), 24 of 135 deputy editors (17.8%), and 345 of 2545 (13.6%) editorial board members were female for the 20-year period. The overall percentage of female editorial board members increased from 9.7% (41 of 423) in 1998 to 17.0% (97 of 569) in 2018 (p < 0.0001). In 2018, women were less represented on the editorial boards than female professional society membership for all geographic regions except Australia/New Zealand; this difference reached statistical significance in Korea, Brazil, Europe, and China. Female editorial board representation ranged from 11.3% to 33.3%, with no significant difference between the United States (21.5%) and other countries. CONCLUSION Although the proportion of female editorial board members of radiology journals worldwide has increased over the past two decades, female editorial board composition generally underrepresents the percentage of female radiologists. Editorial board female representation does not differ significantly between the United States and other countries.
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Larson AR, Englander MJ, Youmans QR, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Stanford FC, Strong SA, Liu HY, Silver JK. Analysis of Physician Compensation Studies by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity. Health Equity 2022; 6:59-71. [PMID: 36186614 PMCID: PMC9518798 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2021.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: This report investigated physician compensation studies by gender, race, and ethnicity. Methods: Published U.S. physician compensation studies were assessed. Results: Of the 47 data sets within 46 studies, 36 analyzed compensation by gender and 32 (88.9%) found disparities. Thirteen and eight analyzed for race and ethnicity, with disparities found in four (30.8%) and none, respectively. The sample sizes of the four data sets with differences by race were among the largest in the subset. Conclusion: Most studies demonstrate pay disparities for women, but not for people who identify with underrepresented race/ethnic groups; however, small sample sizes may affect results.
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- Allison R. Larson
- Department of Dermatology, Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH Weight Center, Department of Medicine-Division of Endocrinology-Neuroendocrine, Department of Pediatrics-Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Equal pay for equal work in radiology: Expired excuses and solutions for change. Clin Imaging 2022; 83:93-98. [PMID: 35030407 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The gender pay gap is not a problem of the past. Women continue to receive less pay for equal work and radiology is one of four medical specialties with the largest gender pay gap. Numerous social factors contribute to the gender pay gap; however, radiology can close the gender pay gap through intentional strategies, including acknowledging the gender pay gap, eliminating bias and minority taxes through progressive compensation and parental leave models, devaluing overwork, developing longitudinal mentorship and sponsorship, and demanding transparent institutional policies. Patient care and overall organizational success will improve when the barriers resulting in the gender pay gap are eliminated.
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Haken OJ, Gong AJ, Ambinder EB, Myers KS, Oluyemi ET. Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Imaging and Radiology at Large: What Can We Do to Improve? CURRENT RADIOLOGY REPORTS 2021; 9:13. [PMID: 34804641 PMCID: PMC8589088 DOI: 10.1007/s40134-021-00389-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose of Review A racially and ethnically diverse healthcare workforce leads to increased access to care and better health outcomes. Radiology and specifically the patient-centered subspecialty of breast imaging have a growing mismatch between the demographics of the physician workforce and the patient population served. Identifying and addressing the barriers for diversity is imperative in order to decrease disparities in breast cancer morbidity and mortality and achieve excellence in patient care. Recent Findings Three major barriers to promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of breast imaging and in the specialty of radiology more generally are unconscious bias, lack of mentorship for underrepresented minority (URM) students, and career development challenges facing women in radiology. We focus on these three issues and provide suggestions for addressing each of them. Summary Tackling unconscious bias through encouraging individual accountability and establishing implicit bias programs at the institutional level, supporting both formal and informal mentorship opportunities for URMs, and creating an environment to support women in leadership will bring us one step closer to fostering a diverse and inclusive breast imaging workforce and meeting the healthcare needs of the diverse US population.
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- Orli J. Haken
- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Tower, Suite 7203, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
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- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 733 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Tower, Suite 7203, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Tower, Suite 7203, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Tower, Suite 7203, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
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Pitot MA, White MA, Edney E, Mogensen MA, Solberg A, Kattapuram T, Sinha C, Kadom N. You Too? Female Radiologists' Narratives on Discrimination and Harassment. J Am Coll Radiol 2021; 19:288-303. [PMID: 34822789 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.09.043] [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: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of examples for gender discrimination and sexual harassment in radiology. This lack of knowledge can limit radiologists' ability to relate to this topic, acknowledge its importance and impact, and take actions toward improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a qualitative analysis using the model of thematic analysis developed by Braun and Clarke of narrative responses to a survey on the topic of #MeToo, which was distributed to a social media group of female radiologists. RESULTS In all, 575 anonymous survey responses from 3,265 social media group members were analyzed. Among these responses, the study team identified important themes with examples, including Victims and Perpetrators, Acts of Gender Discrimination, Inequalities, Sexual Harassment and Assault, and Microaggressions. CONCLUSION The narratives provide relatable examples of gender discrimination and sexual harassment in radiology. These may spark discussions that raise awareness among radiologists and result in interventions geared toward improvement.
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- Marika A Pitot
- Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Director, Online Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Track; and Director, Essential Topics in Public Health, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Neuroradiology Fellowship Program Director and Co-Chair, Radiation Safety Subcommittee, Quality and Safety Committee, University of Washington and University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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- RadKatt, La Crosse, Wisconsin; ACR, Council Steering Committee; and Wisconsin Rad Society, Board Director-at-Large
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Atlanta, Georgia; Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology-BMT, Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia; and Editorial Board Member, Journal of Marriage and Family
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- Director for Quality, Department of Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia; Director for Quality Education, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; and Associate Professor, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.
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BACKGROUND Women are becoming doctors in greater numbers. Despite this, there is evidence of female doctors' continued differential treatment compared to their male counterparts. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to review systematically the extant literature on the gender-based pay gap in medicine across time, different medical specialties, and different countries of clinical practice. METHODS Systematic search of three databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Studies needed to be empirical and contain either an unadjusted or adjusted gender-based finding related to pay. RESULTS A total of 46 articles published since 2000 contained a gender-based finding related to physician pay. Thirty-two of these 46 articles presented either adjusted or unadjusted means comparisons (or both) comparing pay between male and female physicians. Eighteen of the 46 articles controlled for one or more variables in examining pay between the two groups. Across almost all studies, female doctors earn significantly less than men, often tens of thousands of dollars less annually, despite similar demographic and work-related profiles. This earnings gap is persistent across time, medical specialty, and country of practice. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The gender-based pay gap is an ongoing crisis within medicine that must be addressed. From a practice perspective, women physicians may benefit from greater organizational awareness of potential workplace bias and the implementation of more supportive policies aimed at better equalizing compensation through greater support and transparency related to salary negotiations, promotional opportunities, and pay scales across various job titles.
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Impact of Biases in Selection and Evaluation on the Composition of the Radiology Physician Workforce. Acad Radiol 2021; 28:916-921. [PMID: 33903012 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Lack of diversity in Radiology is a public health problem and may be self perpetuating as diverse candidates view the field as hostile to their entry and advancement, and consequently do not apply into the field. Solutions require understanding the obstacles, which range from enrollment in medical school to achieving leadership positions in Radiology. An understanding of the effect of demographic data on diversity in Radiology, disparate effects of Step examinations, medical school grades and induction into academic honor societies, and existing faculty disparities will allow us to better recruit, train, and retain a diverse group of physicians in our field. The downstream effect of a diverse workforce is improvement in health outcomes and disparities in medical care for our communities.
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Clinician-Scientists: Can They Survive in the Modern Era? J Am Coll Radiol 2021; 18:192-197. [PMID: 33413899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Clinician-scientists are commonly characterized as health care professionals who are proficient in both research and clinical practice. Their dual expertise positions them to play a vital role in translating research outcomes to clinical practice. However, economic changes in the past few decades are threatening their very survival. The purposes of this article are to review some of the economic forces that pose the greatest risks to clinician-scientists in the modern era and to glean lessons from the business world in overcoming these challenges. Health care consolidation and decreasing reimbursements are putting increasing financial pressure on academic institutions, leaving them more inclined to cut back on departmental research support. Innovative companies commit a certain percentage of their revenue to research and discovery. Academic institutions should similarly view their research budget as research and discovery that will sustain the future growth of radiology. They should quantify and define expectations for academic productivity, focus on return on investment, and bolster the infrastructure to foster commercial partnerships that can provide additional revenue to support the research mission. Success in academics does not occur by accident. It requires more than individual talent and hard work. It also requires institutional leaders who are committed to developing future academic leaders and supporting innovation.
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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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Manne-Goehler J, Kapoor N, Blumenthal DM, Stead W. Sex Differences in Achievement and Faculty Rank in Academic Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 70:290-296. [PMID: 30873556 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciz200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study assesses differences in faculty rank between female and male infectious diseases (ID) faculty with academic appointments at US medical schools. METHODS We analyzed a complete database of US physicians with medical school faculty appointments in 2014. This database consists of a linkage between the American Association of Medical Colleges faculty roster and a physician database from Doximity, and includes physician age, sex, years since residency completion, publications, National Institutes of Health grants, and registered clinical trials for all academic physicians by specialty. We used multivariable logistic regression models with medical school-specific fixed effects to assess sex differences in full professorship by specialty and the relationship between these factors and achieving the rank of full professor within ID. We compared this adjusted difference in ID to that of peer subspecialties. RESULTS Among a total of 2016 academic ID physicians, there were 742 (37%) women who together accounted for 48.1% of assistant professors, 39.7% of associate professors, and 19.2% of full professors. Women faculty had fewer total (16.3 vs 28.3, P < .001) and first/last author publications (9.8 vs 20.4, P < .001). In adjusted models, the rate of full professorship (vs assistant or associate) among female compared to male ID physicians was large and significant (absolute adjusted difference, -8.0% [95% confidence interval, -11.9% to -4.1%]). This difference was greater in ID than in cardiology. CONCLUSIONS Significant sex differences in achieving the rank of full professor exist in academic ID, after adjustment for multiple factors known to influence these outcomes. Greater efforts should be made to address equity in academic ID.
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- Jennifer Manne-Goehler
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Pfeifer CM, Gokli A, Reid JR. Advancing from gender equity to women in leadership in pediatric radiology. Pediatr Radiol 2020; 50:631-633. [PMID: 32279111 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04645-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Cory M Pfeifer
- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Gender Disparity in Industry Relationships With Academic Interventional Radiology Physicians. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2020; 215:494-501. [PMID: 32348184 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.22176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. Industry relationships drive technologic innovation in interventional radiology and offer opportunities for professional growth. Women are underrepresented in interventional radiology despite the growing recognition of the importance of diversity. This study characterized gender disparities in financial relationships between industry and academic interventional radiologists. MATERIALS AND METHODS. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, U.S. academic interventional radiology physicians and their academic ranks were identified by searching websites of practices with accredited interventional radiology fellowship programs. Publicly available databases were queried to collect each physician's gender, years since medical school graduation, h-index, academic rank, and industry payments in 2018. Wilcoxon and chi-square tests compared payments between genders. A general linear model assessed the impact of academic rank, years since graduation, gender, and h-index on payments. RESULTS. Of 842 academic interventional radiology physicians, 108 (13%) were women. A total $14,206,599.41 was received by 686 doctors (81%); only $147,975.28 (1%) was received by women. A lower percentage of women (74%) than men (83%) received payments (p = 0.04); median total payments were lower for women ($535) than men ($792) (p = 0.01). Academic rank, h-index, years since graduation, and male gender were independent predictors of higher payments. Industry payments supporting technologic advancement were made exclusively to men. CONCLUSION. Female interventional radiology physicians received fewer and lower industry payments, earning 1% of total payments despite constituting 13% of physicians. Gender independently predicted industry payments, regardless of h-index, academic rank, or years since graduation. Gender disparity in interventional radiology physician-industry relationships warrants further investigation and correction.
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Spalluto LB, Arleo EK, Lewis MC, Oates ME, Macura KJ. Addressing Needs of Women Radiologists: Opportunities for Practice Leaders to Facilitate Change. Radiographics 2019; 38:1626-1637. [PMID: 30303802 DOI: 10.1148/rg.2018180023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Women are, and have always been, underrepresented in radiology. This gender disparity must be addressed. Women bring a different perspective to the workplace; and their collaborative, empathetic, and compassionate approach to patient care and education is an asset that the radiology community should embrace and leverage. Radiologic organizations should focus on removing barriers to the entry of women physicians into radiology as a specialty and to their career advancement. Organizations should address bias, promote physician well-being, and cultivate a safe and positive work environment. Radiology leaders committed to increasing gender diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace have the opportunity to strengthen their organizations. This article outlines the key steps that practice leaders can take to address the needs of women in radiology: (a) marketing radiology to talented women medical students, (b) addressing recruitment and bias, (c) understanding and accommodating the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Fair Labor Standards Act for both trainees and radiologists in practice, (d) preventing burnout and promoting well-being, (e) offering flexible work opportunities, (f) providing mentorship and career advancement opportunities, and (g) ensuring equity. ©RSNA, 2018.
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- Lucy B Spalluto
- From the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Health Administration-Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tenn (L.B.S.); Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY (E.K.A.); Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (M.C.L.); Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, UK Healthcare, Lexington, Ky (M.E.O.); and Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, JHOC 3140C, Baltimore, MD 21287 (K.J.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Health Administration-Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tenn (L.B.S.); Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY (E.K.A.); Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (M.C.L.); Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, UK Healthcare, Lexington, Ky (M.E.O.); and Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, JHOC 3140C, Baltimore, MD 21287 (K.J.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Health Administration-Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tenn (L.B.S.); Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY (E.K.A.); Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (M.C.L.); Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, UK Healthcare, Lexington, Ky (M.E.O.); and Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, JHOC 3140C, Baltimore, MD 21287 (K.J.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Health Administration-Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tenn (L.B.S.); Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY (E.K.A.); Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (M.C.L.); Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, UK Healthcare, Lexington, Ky (M.E.O.); and Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, JHOC 3140C, Baltimore, MD 21287 (K.J.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Health Administration-Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tenn (L.B.S.); Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY (E.K.A.); Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (M.C.L.); Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, UK Healthcare, Lexington, Ky (M.E.O.); and Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, JHOC 3140C, Baltimore, MD 21287 (K.J.M.)
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Identifying Barriers to Building a Diverse Physician Workforce: A National Survey of the ACR Membership. J Am Coll Radiol 2019; 16:1091-1101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Farmakis SG, Hardy AK, Thomas KB, Lampl BS, McDaniel JD, Bowling RH. Changes in factors influencing fellowship choices among radiology residents from 2008 to 2018 and methods that may increase interest in the pediatric radiology subspecialty. Pediatr Radiol 2019; 49:1132-1141. [PMID: 31165184 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-019-04430-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fewer residents are choosing a career in pediatric radiology, which is contributing to an ongoing shortage of pediatric radiologists. OBJECTIVE To identify potential causes of reduced interest in pediatric radiology as a career given a projected worsening of a nationwide shortage of pediatric radiologists. MATERIALS AND METHODS An online questionnaire using previously published questions was approved and distributed by the Program Directors in Diagnostic Radiology to diagnostic radiology residents on behalf of the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR). Descriptive statistics including means with standard error and independent t-tests were used to compare mean scores between survey years. RESULTS Nearly all of the 353 respondents (90.9%) planned on pursuing a fellowship. The majority (57.7%) identified their fellowship subspecialty before the 3rd year of residency with only 5.7% selecting pediatric radiology. Overall, 18.2% of survey respondents favored academic practice compared to 40% in the pediatric radiology subgroup. Fellowship choices were most strongly based on area of strong personal interest, marketability and area of strong personal knowledge, while the pediatric radiology subgroup emphasized area of strong personal interest, increased interaction with other physicians and enjoyable residency rotations. The pediatric radiology subgroup believed their impact on patient care was more significant than other subspecialties. Pediatric radiology job opportunities were thought to be more limited, geographically confining, and to have lower salaries than other subspecialties. More flexible job opportunities and higher demand were identified as factors needing to change before a resident would consider a pediatric radiology career. CONCLUSION The influence on fellowship selection is multifactorial. By emphasizing the favorable job market and marketability of pediatric radiology in all practice types/geographic locations, correcting perceived salary gaps and stressing the impact on patient care as early as medical school, the number of residents choosing a career in pediatric radiology may grow.
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- Shannon G Farmakis
- Department of Radiology, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63104, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Interventional radiology (IR) practices take many forms, but often are distinguished as following either an academic or private practice model. Both differences and similarities are seen when comparing these two general practice categories, and often the line between the two models is unclear. This article reviews some of the commonalities and differences between academic and private practice IR, and provides personal insights from an author who has significant experience in both practice models.
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Martin-Gorgojo A, García-Doval I, del Río de la Torre E. Survey on Private Dermatology Practice Characteristics and Fees in Spain in 2018. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Martin-Gorgojo A, García-Doval I, Del Río de la Torre E. Survey on Private Dermatology Practice Characteristics and Fees in Spain in 2018. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2018; 110:137-145. [PMID: 30322640 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Per-visit fees and the characteristics of private practice in dermatology have been studied very little, at least in Spain. This study aims to describe how dermatologists in private practice in Spain provide services, collect payment, promote their services, and establish fees. We also analyze differences by region, age, and sex. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a descriptive, cross-sectional study based on an online questionnaire with a total of 31 questions aimed exclusively at dermatologists in private practice in Spain. The questionnaire was open for responses from May 17 to June 5, 2018. The data were analyzed by comparing region, sex, and age. RESULTS A total of 234 questionnaires were returned, with equal numbers of male and female respondents and proportional numbers in terms of the regional sections of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV). Some differences were found for region, age, and sex. The fees of female dermatologists were consistently lower, even after adjusting for confounding factors by means of regression models. CONCLUSIONS We have described the characteristics of private dermatology practice in Spain. Charging of lower fees by female dermatologists requires more detailed study, probably using qualitative research techniques.
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Balthazar P, Moreno CC, Jalilvand A, Vey BL, Mulvey TR, Duszak R. Gender Reporting in Radiology Human Subjects Research. J Am Coll Radiol 2018; 15:1341-1345. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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