Female representation in surgical and related specialties in Peru

Gender equality is a social issue that affects various disciplines. Within the field of medicine, inequality regarding the role of women in surgical specialties has been clearly identified. Limited female representation in leadership positions regarding surgical or academic societies, salary differe...

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Published inRevista peruana de medicina experimental y salud pública Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 452 - 7
Main Authors Quispe-Arminta, Marcela, Shu-Yip, Sebastián B
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Peru Instituto Nacional de Salud 01.11.2021
Subjects
cirugía general
equidad de género
Female
Humans
Leadership
Male
Medicine
médicos mujeres
Peru
salud pública
Peru
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Summary:Gender equality is a social issue that affects various disciplines. Within the field of medicine, inequality regarding the role of women in surgical specialties has been clearly identified. Limited female representation in leadership positions regarding surgical or academic societies, salary differences when compared to their male colleagues, and lack of mentoring programs for a balanced career are some of the difficulties faced by women who pursue a surgical career. This article explores the status of women who pursue surgical careers in Peru and the specific limitations they face; it also highlights the importance of female participation in surgery and proposes some suggestions to improve the role of women in the surgical field.
ISSN:1726-4634
1726-4642
DOI:10.17843/rpmesp.2021.383.8192