Early-career surgeons often grapple with practice development hurdles, contributing to high burnout rates and attrition. A study across five academic medical centers found that both men and women surgeons face barriers like competition and resource allocation. However, women surgeons additionally confront gender-based discrimination, unequal referrals, and more extensive demands. Gender concordance with patients and referrers aids women’s practice growth. The study suggests institutions must address structural issues and policies to boost practice development and equity, offering strategies for resource allocation transparency and promotion of fairness.
Journal Article by Finn CB, Syvyk S (…) Kelz RR et 9 al. in JAMA Surg