BMC medical education
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BMC medical education · Sep 2019
Leadership aspirations among residents in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis.
Most residents and faculty in obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) are women. However, only a third of Ob/Gyn academic leadership positions are held by women in the United States. ⋯ Gender disparity in goal-setting toward leadership is identified as early as residency training in Ob/Gyn. This imbalance in leadership aspirations can be addressed with targeted mentorship.