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. 2021 Apr 1;181(4):548-550.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.6267.

Evaluation of Progress Toward Gender Equity Among Departmental Chairs in Academic Medicine

Bismarck C Odei  1 , Phylicia Gawu  2 , Sonu Bae  3 , Denise Fabian  4 , James Odei  5 , Clara Lee  6 , Darrion Mitchell  1
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Evaluation of Progress Toward Gender Equity Among Departmental Chairs in Academic Medicine

Bismarck C Odei et al. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This cross-sectional study evaluates the extent of progress in female representation among program directors, chairs, and deans to provide a benchmark by which to evaluate future progress.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Mitchell reported receiving a K12 Training Grant for Clinical Faculty from Ohio State University during the conduct of the study. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure 1.. Representation of Women and Men in Academic Medicine and Academic Leadership, 2010-2019
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Figure 2.. Comparative Depiction of Women in Residency, Academia, and Leadership Roles in 14 Medical Specialties in 2019
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