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  • Title: Leading from Behind: Paucity of gender equity statements and policies among professional surgical societies.
    Author: Heisler CA, Miller P, Stephens EH, Ton J, Temkin SM.
    Journal: Am J Surg; 2020 Nov; 220(5):1132-1135. PubMed ID: 32709410.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The availability and utility of public statements and policies on gender equity from professional surgical societies has not been studied. METHODS: Professional surgical society websites were searched for publicly available statements and policies related to gender equity. These were compiled and assessed for critical components. RESULTS: Publicly available statements/policies were published in every surgical society, though few pertained specifically to gender. Nearly all were recently written or revised. The most common statement/policy addressed discrimination and harassment. The only policies/statements that reliably contained all four key components pertained to professional conduct at national meetings. All policies that provided consequences also contained specific reporting processes. CONCLUSIONS: Gender equity statements and policies are deficient among professional surgical societies. Prioritization of publicizing statements/policies that describe the challenges and provide potential solutions to well-documented gender inequities within surgical fields allows professional societies to promote a diverse and equitable workforce.
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