Gender disparity in radiology and its subspecialties presents a significant and persistent challenge, with only a small fraction of female Canadian medical students choosing radiology compared to their male counterparts. This disparity is further reflected in the professional landscape, where only 23% of practicing radiologists are women, predominantly concentrated in "women's imaging," which typically includes breast and gynecological imaging. This categorization not only perpetuates professional segregation by reinforcing gender stereotypes but also impacts patient care and research by suggesting that these areas are exclusively women's health issues. This paper explores the consequences of the "women's imaging" label and advocates for a reevaluation and renaming of subspecialties to more neutral, organspecific terms to encourage broader interest and participation. Furthermore, we propose strategies to enhance gender equity across all radiological subspecialties, including integrating radiology more thoroughly into medical education and promoting visible leadership roles for women.
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