The Gender Gap in Pediatric Surgery: Barriers, Disparities, and the Way Forward

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Social media movements such as #ILookLikeASurgeon and the #NYerORCoverChallenge have highlighted the lack of visibility of women in the formerly male-dominated field of surgery. This issue, known as the gender career gap, is especially evident in pediatric surgery, where women remain underrepresented in leadership roles. The "glass ceiling" and "leaky pipeline" metaphors summarize these challenges. Addressing the "leaky pipeline" is crucial, not just for individual satisfaction but to retain qualified staff in light of a looming shortage of surgeons.

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