A gender-based comparison of promotion and research productivity in academic dermatology.
Dermatol Online J
; 22(4)2016 Apr 18.
Article
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| ID: mdl-27617455
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Gender disparities within academic promotion have been reported in several medical specialties. Female representationin association with research productivity has not been reported among academic dermatologists. As research productivity is a heavily weighted factor in determining promotion, we sought to determine whether gender disparities in academic rank and scholarly impact, measured by the h-index, exist in academic dermatology.METHODS:
In 2015, the authors determined gender and academic rank using academic dermatology department websites. H- index and publication range were determined using the Scopus database. Rank, h-index, and publication range were compared between male and female academic dermatologists.RESULTS:
The h-index of academic dermatologists increased with successive academic rank from Assistant Professor through Professor (p<0.001), although no significant difference existed between Chairs and Professors. Publication range also increased with each successive rank from Assistant Professor through Professor (p<0.001), with no statistical significant difference between publication range of Chairs and Professors. Overall, men had higher h-indices than female colleagues (p<0.001). This difference was maintained when controlling for academic rank among Assistant Professors, Professors, and Chairs and when controlling for publication range in years.CONCLUSION:
Women in academic dermatology are underrepresented among senior academic ranks. The difference in scholarly productivity between male and female academic dermatologists may contribute to this disparity. Recommendation for earlyinvolvement in research activities may help minimize this gap.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Edición
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Movilidad Laboral
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Investigación Biomédica
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Dermatología
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Eficiencia
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Docentes Médicos
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Online J
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article