Gender Differences in Faculty Rank and Subspecialty Choice among Academic Medical Oncologists. (2nd February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Graham, Laura S.; Sokolova, Alexandra O.; Khaki, Ali Raza; Wu, Qian "Vicky"; Davidson, Nancy E.
• Is Part Of: Cancer investigation. Volume 39:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 24
• Publication Date: 2021-02-02
• Subjects: Gender -- medical oncology -- equity; Cancer -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Periodicals; Medical Oncology -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2020.1846191
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0735-7907

Abstract

Abstract: Gender parity within academic oncology is important. We hypothesized that gender differences exist in subspecialty choice and academic rank among medical oncologists. We performed a cross-sectional study of adult medical oncologists at the top 15 cancer centers. Gender, rank, subspecialty (breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary) and board certification year were recorded. 570 medical oncologists were identified (60% men; 40% women). More women practice breast oncology (OR 3.1, p < 0.001), but less practice genitourinary oncology (OR 0.37, p < 0.001). 22% of women were full professors vs 34% of men (OR 0.55, p = 0.001). Gender differences persist in academic adult medical oncology.