Female Faculty Representation in Anesthesiology
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Novoa Joseph, Harmon Skylar R, Pandit Saket, Kaur Kiranjit, Shifchik Anastassia, Dhanani Saeeda, Benites Cristina, Demory Beckler Michelle
Primary Institution: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
Hypothesis
Does the percentage of female faculty in anesthesia residency programs vary by program type and geographical location?
Conclusion
The percentage of female faculty in anesthesia residency programs is consistent across different program types and geographical locations.
Supporting Evidence
- The average percentage of female faculty across 89 programs was 34%, ranging from 14% to 59%.
- Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in female faculty percentages based on program type or geographical location.
- Women hold only 37% of teaching positions in anesthesiology, despite increasing numbers of female medical graduates.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many women teach in anesthesia programs and found that it doesn't matter what type of program or where it is; the number of women is about the same everywhere.
Methodology
Data was collected from the FREIDA system and analyzed using ANOVA to assess female faculty percentages across program types and regions.
Potential Biases
The study may not fully capture gender bias due to incomplete data from many programs.
Limitations
Over 40% of programs lacked data on female faculty percentages, leading to an over-representation of university-based programs.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on anesthesia residency programs in the United States.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
97.5% confidence interval estimates for the true mean percentage of female faculty by region and program type.
Statistical Significance
p > 0.05
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