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Gender Parity in Geriatrics Editorial Boards. Geriatrics (Basel) 2022; 7:geriatrics7050090. [PMID: 36136799 PMCID: PMC9498408 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics7050090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Gender equality, with an emphasis on female education, has been designated by the United Nations as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be completed by 2030, since gender disparity is a major impediment to scientific and economic progress. This study was carried out in an effort to address the gender gaps that can be seen in academic and scientific publications. The purpose of this study is to describe the gender distribution of editorial board members and editors-in-chief across geriatrics journals with high impact factors. Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2021 were used to guide the selection of geriatric and gerontology journals utilizing Scopus All Science Journal Classification Codes. The genders of the editors-in-chief and editorial board members were determined and analyzed using publicly accessible data. A total of 47 geriatric journals with an average impact factor of 4.27 were examined. Of the 65 editors-in-chief, 21 (32%) were women, whereas 876 female editorial members were found out of a total of 2414, which constitutes 36% in total. Despite making up 60% of the geriatric medical workforce, women are still underrepresented on editorial boards and as chief editors in well-known geriatric periodicals.
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Gender and Racial Trends among Geriatric Psychiatry Fellows in the USA: A Call to Action. Psychiatr Q 2022; 93:559-570. [PMID: 35091828 DOI: 10.1007/s11126-021-09969-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The United States (USA) is a culturally and ethnically diverse country with an estimated 5.6 to 8 million elderly population living with psychiatric and substance use disorders and a dwindling geriatric psychiatry workforce. In this study, we explored the gender and racial trends in USA geriatrics psychiatry fellowship programs from 2007-20, and forecasted the 2030 geriatric psychiatry workforce to identify the gaps and provide recommendations. METHOD This retrospective analysis of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) data included trainees in geriatric psychiatry fellowship programs in the USA from 2007-20. Races were classified as White (Non-Hispanic), Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black (Non-Hispanic), Native American/Alaskan, Others, and Unknown. Gender was categorized as Male, Female, and Not Reported. RESULTS Amongst the geriatric psychiatry fellowship trainees, there was an overall decrease in the representation of all races from 2011-20. There was a relative decrease of 16%, 8.6% and 2.3% for White (Non-Hispanic), Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black (Non-Hispanics) respectively whereas the Hispanic and Native American/Alaskan trainees remained unchanged. Women relatively increased 28.4% from 2007-20 while men relatively decreased 27.1%. Our projections suggest that without changes in the current health professional recruitment trends and the shortage of geriatric psychiatrists will persist with a shortfall of 1,080 (9.7%) by 2030. CONCLUSION There are critical gaps in racial and gender representation in geriatric psychiatry fellowship programs in the USA. An inclusive workforce is required to address diverse communities and bridge gaps in physician workforce gender and racial disparities.
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Gender distribution among geriatricians: perspective from an ageing and developing country. Eur Geriatr Med 2022; 13:999-1003. [DOI: 10.1007/s41999-022-00644-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Grami N, Tuazon JR, Kalia S, Lawson A, Li J, Savage RD, Rochon PA. Promoting healthy aging in older women: A call to action. J Am Geriatr Soc 2021; 70:928-931. [PMID: 34918777 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Nickrooz Grami
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Bissell BD, Johnston JP, Smith RR, Newsome AS, Thompson Bastin ML, Abdul-Mutakabbir J, Barlow A, Barlow B, Berger K, Crow JR, Dixit D, Jacobi J, Karaoui LR, Kiser TH, Kolesar J, Koontz SE, Mattingly TJ, Mitchell C, Nilges A, Rech MA, Heavner MS. Gender inequity and sexual harassment in the pharmacy profession: Evidence and call to action. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2021; 78:2059-2076. [PMID: 34232286 PMCID: PMC8344711 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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- Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, and Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Sciences, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Bissell BD, Johnston JP, Smith RR, Newsome AS, Thompson Bastin ML, Abdul-Mutakabbir J, Barlow A, Barlow B, Berger K, Crow JR, Dixit D, Jacobi J, Karaoui LR, Kiser TH, Kolesar J, Koontz SE, Mattingly TJ, Mitchell C, Nilges A, Rech MA, Heavner MS. Gender Inequity and Sexual Harassment in the Pharmacy Profession: Evidence and Call to Action Executive Summary. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2021; 4:1375-1378. [PMID: 35187415 PMCID: PMC8849554 DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Brittany D Bissell
- University of Kentucky, 1000 S. Limestone, Room H110, Lexington, KY 40536, USA
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- Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 522, Little Rock, AR 72205
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- University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, 120 15th Street, HM-118, Augusta, GA 30912
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- Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 24745 Stewart Street, Shryock Hall Room 212, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston Texas 77030
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- University of Kentucky, 1000 S. Limestone, Room H110, Lexington, KY 40536, USA
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- Neurocritical Care, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68 St, New York, NY 10065
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- The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Carnegie 180, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Director of Experiential Education/Acting Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Department of Pharmacy Practice School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, P.O.Box: 36 (S23), Byblos, Lebanon
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12850 E Montview Blvd, C238, Aurora, CO 80045
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 789 S. Limestone, Lexington KY 40536
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- Koontz Oncology Consulting LLC, 2617C W. Holcombe Blvd. #365, Houston, TX 77025-1601, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, 220 Arch Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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- University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 789 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
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- Adjunct Assistant Professor - Department of Emergency Medicine, Research Coordinator - Department of Emergency Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood IL 60153
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Sciences, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, 20 N. Pine Street, N427, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Cansino C, Khanna K, Johnson Bhembe X, Overholser B, Burstin HR, Spector ND. The Path Forward: Using Metrics to Promote Equitable Work Environments. Pediatrics 2021; 148:e2021051440G. [PMID: 34470882 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-051440g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Women continue to be underrepresented in medicine, especially in senior leadership positions, and they experience challenges related to gender bias and sexual harassment. Women who are members of multiple groups that experience marginalization, including, for example, women who are American Indian, Alaskan native, indigenous, Black, or Hispanic, face a compounded challenge. In this article, we explore how institutions and professional organizations in medicine can use metrics to better understand the structural disparities that create and promote gender inequity in the work environment and how to employ these metrics to track progress in narrowing these gaps. Examples in health care (clinical medicine, scientific organizations, scientific publishing), business, and law are used to illustrate how impactful metrics can promote accountability when coupled with transparent reporting.
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- Catherine Cansino
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School affiliate, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Council of Medical Specialty Societies, District of Columbia
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- Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Supporting All Americans as We Age: #Decision2020 and Questions for Candidates. J Am Geriatr Soc 2020; 68:1178-1183. [DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Linnebur S. Geriatrics Experts on Achieving Gender Equity in Health Care: “When Women Rise, We All Rise”. J Gerontol Nurs 2020; 46:47-48. [DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20191206-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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