Gender Equity in the Medical Profession

Abstract

Doctors of BC recognizes gender inequity is a societal issue that shows up in medicine, where female physicians 1 face bias and discrimination that can negatively impact income, career advancement, health and well-being, job satisfaction, and contribute to burnout. While gender inequity in medicine stems from societal gender bias, actions specific to the medical profession can be taken to make it more gender equitable. This statement is a starting point for better understanding the issue of gender inequity in medicine and building on individual and collective physician action to begin addressing it.