Young female vascular surgeons more likely to enter academia

Kwong, Mimmie; Carson, John G.; Freischlag, Julie A.; Hedayati, Nasim

doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2017.02.055

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“…Thus, large metropolitan hospitals with technology, equipment, and human resources attract more specialists, since vascular surgery and its areas of activity are directly related to socio-economic conditions, public policies, and infrastructure. 6 , 7 , 9 - 12 …”

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“… 5 , 16 , 17 Thus, in addition to technical knowledge, specialists seek essential skills, competences, and behaviors to deal with the challenges of the specialty and new technologies. 10 - 12 Hands-on simulation courses were the option chosen by 93% of the specialists in the state, indicating a growing trend towards using realistic simulation technologies. The areas of greatest interest for improvement were venous surgery (n=52), echo-guided vascular access (n=31), and endovascular surgery (n=30).…”

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Vascular surgery in the most populous state in the Amazon: socio-professional profile and aspirations of the specialty

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Background There is a dearth of studies conducted to understand the socio-professional profile of the vascular surgery specialty and the population demands of specific regions, which are needed to support creation of care policies and direct infrastructure improvements in healthcare. Objectives The purpose of this study was to describe the socio-professional profile of vascular surgeons in the state of Pará, Brazil, to guide creation of tools for professional improvement. Methods A cross-sectional, self-report survey was conducted in Pará using a questionnaire comprising 30 questions covering six main topics. Results All vascular surgeons actively practicing in the state participated in this study. The total number of specialists was 59, with 71.2% working in the greater Belém area and 16.9% exclusively practicing in the interior of the state. The mean age of these professionals was 48 ± 11.1 years, 86.4% of respondents were men, 64.4% of surgeons had completed medical residency, and 96.6% (n=57) of the surgeons would like to improve their skills in venous surgery, echo-guided vascular access, and endovascular surgery. The method of professional improvement of greatest interest was simulation courses (hands-on), endorsed by 93% of the participants. Conclusions Pará has 59 vascular surgeons. These professionals mainly work in the greater Belém (71.2%), in hospitals (100%) or in private clinics or offices (94.9%), performing a wide range of procedures, including venous and arterial surgery, amputations, and provision of hemodialysis access. More than 90% of these surgeons were satisfied professionally and reported that they would choose the specialty again. However, 22% had a pessimistic view of the specialty’s future. The vast majority of professionals (96.6%) consider that training or a continuing education program are necessary.

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Vascular surgery in the most populous state in the Amazon: socio-professional profile and aspirations of the specialty

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“…As such, Question 1 is not used in analysis of the results and no data that could identify the informants are used. The questionnaire was developed based on similar studies by Umoetok et al 5 and Kwong et al, 9 adapted for the Brazilian setting. The order of the questions was designed to enable a coherent discussion of the results and they were distributed as follows: Question 1 collects participants' medical board registration details; questions 2 to 4 collect demographic data; questions 5 to 7 cover length of experience and elements of professional training and qualifications; questions 8 to 11 cover data on position in the employment market; questions 12 to 14 assess management positions and degree of involvement in academic and scientific matters; and, finally, Question 15 measures each participant's personal satisfaction as a woman practicing the specialty.…”

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“…8 In addition to quantitative analysis, some research has been conducted with the intention of assessing qualitative aspects of surgical practice, attempting to establish the determinant factors in choice of specialty by professionals of both sexes. 9 The present study was conducted with the objective of tracing the distribution of female vascular surgeons in Brazil and their practice profiles, stimulating discussion to promote female integration in the profession.…”

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Mulheres na cirurgia vascular: uma breve análise do perfil brasileiro

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Cerqueira

Ruivo³

et al. 2018

J. vasc. bras.

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Resumo Contexto O aumento da participação feminina no contingente médico brasileiro e mundial tem sido notório; entretanto, o número de mulheres cirurgiãs não acompanha a mesma tendência. Além da análise quantitativa, os fatores determinantes da escolha pela especialidade cirúrgica e as características da atuação profissional necessitam de mais estudos. Objetivos Delinear o perfil das cirurgiãs vasculares brasileiras no que diz respeito às características demográficas, grau de qualificação, engajamento científico e integração ao mercado de trabalho. Métodos Um questionário eletrônico foi disponibilizado on-line durante 30 dias e teve seu link amplamente divulgado entre cirurgiãs vasculares. Após coleta, retornaram 101 questionários válidos, cujos dados foram tabulados em planilhas do Microsoft Excel para análise descritiva simples. Resultados O perfil encontrado foi de mulheres com até 45 anos de idade que atuam na área por no máximo 10 anos. A formação foi predominantemente por meio de residência médica ou estágio reconhecido pela sociedade da especialidade. Cirurgia venosa, flebologia estética e ecografia vascular mostraram-se como principais campos de atuação para cirurgiãs vasculares. Apesar de possuírem titulação e publicações científicas, a sua representatividade nos cargos de liderança permanece baixa. Mais de 64% das participantes referiram sentimento de desvalorização profissional devido ao fato de serem mulheres. Conclusões Apesar das limitações da população estudada, este estudo preliminar corrobora com a ideia de que as cirurgiãs vasculares demonstram uma contínua dedicação à especialidade e abre um precedente para que novas pesquisas acessem os pormenores dessa atuação profissional, fomentando a discussão sobre as desigualdades entre os gêneros no exercício da medicina.

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“…In the United States (US), women currently account for 34% of practicing doctors, approximately 46% of doctors in training, and more than half of medical students. 1 In Brazil, following a global trend, women are already a majority among recent medical school graduates and doctors under the age of 35 years, accounting for approximately 57.4% of the group aged ≤29 years and 53.7% of the group aged between 30 and 34 years. 2 Nevertheless, with regard to their representation in the surgical specialty, women are still a minority.…”

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Demographic and professional profile of Brazilian women in vascular surgery: final results

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Background Gender diversity in health teams is associated with better productivity. As women’s participation in surgery has been growing, it is important to improve knowledge about the elements that guide their professional development. Objectives The aim of this study was to outline the demographic and professional features of female vascular surgeons in Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study was designed, in which a questionnaire was made available online for 60 days. Invitations to participate were distributed by institutional e-mail sent from the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SBACV) to associate women surgeons. Results are presented as numbers and percentages. Odds ratios and chi-square tests were used for analysis. Results From a total of 810 invitations sent out, 281 questionnaires were completed. The most prevalent age groups were 25-35 years (n = 115) and 36-45 years (n = 114). Among those who worked exclusively in the private sector, 79.8% had at least one board certification (OR: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.65-0.89; p = 0.001). Regarding workload distribution, 64.4% and 34.2% reported that they spend more time in the clinic and hospital, respectively. Respondents with more years of experience reported a predominance of office practice (p = 0.002). Although 67.3% (n = 189) had published scientific papers, 68% (n = 191) had never held leadership roles. Conclusions The study respondents consisted of highly qualified women surgeons with respect to training, certification, and scientific engagement, but they remain underrepresented in professional management positions. Surgical societies and health institutions should act to promote inclusive and diverse leadership.

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Young female vascular surgeons more likely to enter academia

Cited by 16 publications

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Vascular surgery in the most populous state in the Amazon: socio-professional profile and aspirations of the specialty

Vascular surgery in the most populous state in the Amazon: socio-professional profile and aspirations of the specialty

Mulheres na cirurgia vascular: uma breve análise do perfil brasileiro

Demographic and professional profile of Brazilian women in vascular surgery: final results

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