Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Multicenter Study
Gender differences in publication productivity, academic position, career duration, and funding among U.S. academic radiation oncology faculty.
This study aimed to analyze gender differences in rank, career duration, publication productivity, and research funding among radiation oncologists at U.S. academic institutions. ⋯ Determinants of a successful career in academic medicine are multifactorial. Data from radiation oncologists show a systematic gender association, with fewer women achieving senior faculty rank. However, women achieving seniority have productivity metrics comparable to those of male counterparts. This suggests that early career development and mentorship of female faculty may narrow productivity disparities.