Regional distribution in female representation in US otolaryngology faculty.
Esther WangAshley DiazMaha L KhanElizabeth A BlairAndrea N ShoganPublished in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2023)
Otolaryngology has exhibited great progress in increasing female representation, with assistant professorship in the West reaching gender parity. However, the gender gap at other faculty levels still leaves much to be desired, particularly in senior ranks. The lack of otolaryngologists at senior ranks is detrimental to mentorship of junior faculty, residents, and medical students. Renewed efforts should be made to decrease the gender disparity in the South, Northeast, and particularly at the professorship level.