Gender Equity in Radiation Oncology: Culture Change Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Overview

Journal Adv Radiat Oncol

Specialty Oncology

Date 2022 May 20

PMID 35592465

Authors

Jessica M Schuster

Hina Saeed

Lindsay L Puckett

Jean M Moran

Krisha Howell

Charles Thomas Jr

Shannon Offerman

Gita Suneja

Reshma Jagsi

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Abstract

The specialty of radiation oncology's gender diversity is lagging other medical specialties. The lack of gender diversity in radiation oncology has been demonstrated at all stages of career, from medical schools to department chairs. Multiple articles have demonstrated literature-based benefits of inclusion of a diverse group of female colleagues. This editorial is intended to note areas of progress and highlight resources available to support gender equity in the field of radiation oncology.

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