Priscilla J. Slanetz MD, MPH , Lily Belfi MD , Tara M. Catanzano MD , Lisa A. Mullen MD , Lori A. Deitte MD
{"title":"Navigating professional growth for women in radiology: A practical guide for mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching","authors":"Priscilla J. Slanetz MD, MPH , Lily Belfi MD , Tara M. Catanzano MD , Lisa A. Mullen MD , Lori A. Deitte MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.025","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Historically, women in radiology are underrepresented in radiology and face disproportionate barriers to career advancement related to work-life integration, gender bias, and relative lack of female role models. Given these challenges, women must be proactive and seek out mentorship and sponsorship to help navigate career obstacles and to guide career direction. At times of inflection, coaching can play a role in helping to clarify next steps through self-discovery of one's strengths, limitations, and desired goals. In this manuscript, we provide practical tips for women on how to successfully navigate mentorship, sponsorship and coaching during a career in radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 45-50"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Religious minority women in radiology: Personal reflection","authors":"Inas Mohamed MD, MS","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.020","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this guest-editorial, I reflect on my journey as a religious minority woman in radiology and suggest initiatives to foster equity and inclusion in the workplace.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 30-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonali Sharma , Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias MD FRCPC , Jessica Matschek , Aleena Malik , Amanda Stevenson , Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD FRCPC
{"title":"Gender Dynamics in Radiology: The Influence of Terminology on Subspecialty Choices","authors":"Sonali Sharma , Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias MD FRCPC , Jessica Matschek , Aleena Malik , Amanda Stevenson , Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD FRCPC","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.014","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Gender disparity in radiology and its subspecialties presents a significant and persistent challenge, with only a small fraction of female Canadian medical students choosing radiology compared to their male counterparts. This disparity is further reflected in the professional landscape, where only 23% of practicing radiologists are women, predominantly concentrated in \"women's imaging,\" which typically includes breast and gynecological imaging. This categorization not only perpetuates professional segregation by reinforcing gender stereotypes but also impacts patient care and research by suggesting that these areas are exclusively women's health issues. This paper explores the consequences of the \"women's imaging\" label and advocates for a reevaluation and renaming of subspecialties to more neutral, organspecific terms to encourage broader interest and participation. Furthermore, we propose strategies to enhance gender equity across all radiological subspecialties, including integrating radiology more thoroughly into medical education and promoting visible leadership roles for women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 25-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Courtney M. Tomblinson MD , Ana P. Lourenco MD FACR FSBI , Lucy B. Spalluto MD MPH
{"title":"Supporting lactating persons in the radiology environment","authors":"Courtney M. Tomblinson MD , Ana P. Lourenco MD FACR FSBI , Lucy B. Spalluto MD MPH","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.027","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Breastfeeding radiologists face challenges as they re-enter the workforce. Radiology employers can develop and implement a strategic plan to tangibly support breastfeeding radiologists through establishing lactation support infrastructure. This can be accomplished by implementing formal policies and procedures for lactation breaks, establishing lactation rooms that are clean, comfortable, and convenient to access, facilitating access to breast pumps for trainees, and building a comprehensive support system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shakthi Kumaran Ramasamy MD , Jung H Yun MD , Rui Dai MD, PhD , Shiyi Li MD , Xiao Wu MD , Rina Petek DO , Elana Benishay MD , Victoria Kim MD , Tarig Elhakim MD , Olga R Brook MD , Gina Landinez MD , Dania Daye MD, PhD
{"title":"Recent trends in representation of female radiologists in radiology annual scientific meetings","authors":"Shakthi Kumaran Ramasamy MD , Jung H Yun MD , Rui Dai MD, PhD , Shiyi Li MD , Xiao Wu MD , Rina Petek DO , Elana Benishay MD , Victoria Kim MD , Tarig Elhakim MD , Olga R Brook MD , Gina Landinez MD , Dania Daye MD, PhD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.030","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To evaluate the representation of women as speakers at U.S. radiology annual scientific meetings (ASM).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This retrospective study analyzed speaker demographic data from the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) ASM between 2019 and 2022. Speaker gender was identified through publicly available profiles, and the percentage of female speakers was calculated for each year. Statistical significance of trends was determined using chi-squared tests, and linear regression analysis was employed to assess trends and to predict future representation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>At the SIR ASM, female representation increased from 20.0 % (67 of 334 speakers) in 2019 to 26.5 % (90 of 340 speakers) in 2022. Chi-squared tests showed a statistically significant increase when adjusted for the percentage of female membership. At the ARRS ASM, female representation fluctuated, dropping from 36.6 % (104 of 284 speakers) in 2019 to 17.7 % (43 of 243 speakers) in 2020, then rising to 48.5 % (190 of 392 speakers) in 2022. A chi-squared test revealed significant variation in female representation across the years (<em>p</em> < 0.0001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>While both ASM showed an overall positive trend in female speaker representation, SIR demonstrated consistent increases, whereas ARRS exhibited significant fluctuations. Continued efforts in advocacy and targeted interventions are needed to sustain progress and address the gender gap in radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 92-96"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Krishnaveni Parvataneni , Regina Tamposi MD, MBA , Nathaniel Mercaldo PhD , Meredith J. Englander MD , Shellie Josephs MD , Monica Uceda MD , Natosha Monfore DO , Dania Daye MD, PhD
{"title":"What deters women from pursuing careers in interventional radiology: Factors associated with medical trainees decisions to pursue careers in IR","authors":"Krishnaveni Parvataneni , Regina Tamposi MD, MBA , Nathaniel Mercaldo PhD , Meredith J. Englander MD , Shellie Josephs MD , Monica Uceda MD , Natosha Monfore DO , Dania Daye MD, PhD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.023","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The purpose of this study is to understand the factors influencing a medical trainee's decision to pursue a career in Interventional Radiology (IR), and thereby to inform strategies to support the recruitment and retention of women in IR.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Between April and August 2018, a 20-item survey was sent to all members of the Society of Interventional Radiology's Resident, Fellow, and Student section (SIR-RFS). Survey-weighted logistic regression models were constructed to quantify the association between key survey items and gender. Odds ratios and their 95% confidence intervals were computed to summarize each association. False-discovery rate adjusted p-values were computed to account for multiple comparisons.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The survey had 567 respondents, corresponding to a 21% response rate. 51% of respondents were medical students, and 49% were radiology residents and fellows. Women comprised 26% of respondents. Women respondents were less likely to be interested in pursuing careers in IR (OR 1.73; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09-2.75; p=0.021, p<sub>FDR</sub>=0.104). Factors that women cited as deterrents to pursuing a career in IR included a desire to become pregnant (OR 4.80; 95%CI: 3.27-7.05; p/p<sub>FDR</sub><0.001), a concern for gender-related bias (OR 12.13; 95%CI: 8.01-18.38; p/p<sub>FDR</sub> <0.001), a concern for ethnicity-related bias (OR 2.07; 95%CI: 1.38-3.09; p<0.001, p<sub>FDR</sub>=0.004), a concern for sexual-orientation related bias (OR 1.75; 95%CI: 1.04-2.93, p=0.035, p<sub>FDR</sub>=0.123), and lack of opportunity for professional advancement (OR 0.56; 95%CI: 0.38-0.84); p=0.006; p<sub>FDR</sub>=0.039).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Women trainees are less interested in pursuing careers in IR, citing a desire to have kids and gender-related bias as leading deterrents. Implementing interventions that target these disincentives will help support the recruitment and retention of women in IR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 70-74"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shelby R. Breit MD, Madisen R. Burns MD, Leah E. Waldman MD, Robert J. French Jr. MD
{"title":"Gender equality in radiology: 3 steps worth taking","authors":"Shelby R. Breit MD, Madisen R. Burns MD, Leah E. Waldman MD, Robert J. French Jr. MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.037","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite many advancements in gender equality in multiple professions, radiology continues to struggle with disparities in representation. This paper proposes a threestep approach to further address the gender equality issue within radiology, focusing on early exposure, dispelling misconceptions and promoting early and meaningful female mentorship.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 28-29"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias MD, FRCPC , Sabrina R. Fitzgerald MD , Kiana Lebel MD , Daria Manos MD, FRCPC , Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD, FRCPC
{"title":"Canadian Radiology Women: Fostering Community and Inclusivity in Radiology","authors":"Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias MD, FRCPC , Sabrina R. Fitzgerald MD , Kiana Lebel MD , Daria Manos MD, FRCPC , Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD, FRCPC","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.026","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the landscape of equity, diversity, and inclusion continues to evolve in radiology, women in radiology societies are playing a pivotal role in networking, communitybuilding, and mentorship. In Canada, Canadian Radiology Women (CRW) has developed from a social media initiative to a community of supportive female and nonbinary radiologists, sharing resources and providing mentorship to colleagues and trainees. This editorial describes the evolution of CRW and the impact on the Canadian radiology community over the past seven years.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 32-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aleena Malik , Sonali Sharma , Kaitlin Zaki-Metias MD FRCPC , Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD FRCPC , Faisal Khosa MD, MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR, FACR
{"title":"Catalyzing Increased Representation of Women in Radiology: Role of Radiology Interest Groups","authors":"Aleena Malik , Sonali Sharma , Kaitlin Zaki-Metias MD FRCPC , Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD FRCPC , Faisal Khosa MD, MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR, FACR","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.018","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Radiology Interest Groups (RIGs) in medical education are a catalyst for enhancing the appeal of the discipline and catapulting professional development of medical students. Despite the growing number of women amongst medical school graduates, a significant gender disparity persists in radiology, partly due to obstacles including limited exposure, lack of role models and mentors. This article evaluates the role of RIGs in bridging the gender gap and highlights the challenges women medical students face and proposes targeted initiatives to promote their participation in RIGs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 16-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stepping out of the darkroom and into the spotlight: Using social media (SoMe) to find your passion and purpose in radiology","authors":"Tiffany Chan MD ((@doctor.chanimal)) , Robyn Roth MD ((@theboobiedocs))","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent studies showed that more than 50 % of Americans ages 18-49 turn to social media (SoMe) for health information, with one-third citing TikTok as their main source of health information, and that number is likely growing.<span><span><sup>1</sup></span></span><sup>,</sup><span><span><sup>2</sup></span></span> Due to the large potential international reach at the push of a button, SoMe has the potential to be a powerful tool in healthcare and radiology and is changing the way radiologists educate, network, and disseminate information, for better or for worse. With the rise in SoMe, many Radiologists are stepping out of the darkroom and into the SoMe spotlight to network, educate, collaborate, advocate, combat misinformation, and reach a larger, younger audience. In this article, we will provide an overview of SoMe use in Radiology, pros and cons, things to consider before starting a professional SoMe account, lessons learned from our own popular Radiology SoMe platforms, and tips to anyone interested in starting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 20-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}