Publications by authors named "Kathryn S Smith"
Article Synopsis
- Despite increased representation of women in medicine, significant gender disparities remain in promotions and leadership roles, indicating persistent barriers to equality.
- This study aimed to examine issues related to delayed childbearing, infertility, and how these concerns affect the career paths of women physicians.
- A survey of 1,056 women physicians revealed important insights about their demographics, fertility knowledge, and the impacts of motherhood on their professional lives, highlighting a pressing need for solutions to address these challenges.
Objective: We sought to examine the factors associated with resident perceptions of autonomy and to characterize the relationship between resident autonomy and wellness.
Background: Concerns exist that resident autonomy is decreasing, impacting competence.
Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a cross-sectional survey administered after the 2020 ABSITE.
Importance: Pervasive gender disparities exist in medicine regarding promotion, achievement of academic rank, and appointment to leadership positions. Fertility and childbearing concerns may contribute to these disparities.
Objective: To assess fertility knowledge and concerns and evaluate barriers to family building and impact on academic attrition reported by female physicians.