Effective male allies ‘recruit, train and retain’ female gastroenterologists

MIAMI – Female gastroenterologists continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions and earn less than their male counterparts, spotlighting a critical ally role for males, noted a presenter at Scrubs and Heels Summit.
Despite some progress in the field, gender gaps persist in pay and promotions – and not for lack of female presence in the pipeline.
“[Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)] data from 2019 suggested that women make up one-third of physicians in the United States, yet only 18.9% were practicing gastroenterologists,” Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG,

MIAMI – Female gastroenterologists continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions and earn less than their male counterparts, spotlighting a critical ally role for males, noted a presenter at Scrubs and Heels Summit.
Despite some progress in the field, gender gaps persist in pay and promotions – and not for lack of female presence in the pipeline.
“[Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)] data from 2019 suggested that women make up one-third of physicians in the United States, yet only 18.9% were practicing gastroenterologists,” Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG,