A Survey of Women Urology Residents Regarding Career Choice and Practice Challenges

Imani Jackson · Mark Bobbin · Mark L. Jordan · Stephen R. Baker

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PURPOSE: To determine the reasons why urology has become an increasingly popular career choice for women medical students and to uncover challenges they face during their training period. METHODS: A mailed survey was sent to all 176 female urology residents. RESULTS: Fifty-five surveys were received, for a return rate of 31%. General surgery was the most common alternative specialty choice considered by female urology trainees, although there was wide representation from other disciplines. Diversity of procedures was the most frequently cited reason for choosing urology. The majority of respondents interested in fellowships expect to seek training in pediatric or female/reconstructive urology. More than half of these residents have been confronted with negative behavior by male patients and by male colleagues in relation to their gender. CONCLUSIONS: Understanding the perspectives, concerns, and predilections of women urology applicants and trainees is essential to maximize the contributions women will make to the specialty and its patients.

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