{"title":"Plugging the leaky pipeline: Engaging female medical students in radiology education","authors":"Mia Zivkovic , Kacey Pagano , Camille Diaz Garcia , Navid Faraji MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.017","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although women are well-represented in medical schools, they have remained a significant minority in radiology, with little recent progress made in bridging the gender gap. Underrepresentation of women is even more pronounced in radiology leadership and research positions, a phenomenon termed the “leaky pipeline.” We aim to present the root causes of female underrepresentation in radiology based on existing literature and propose specific interventions for this issue based on engaging female medical students in radiology education. Factors contributing to the so-called leaky pipeline can be categorized as underexposure to radiology and preconceived notions, female disinterest in radiology, lack of mentorship, and female underrepresentation in academic authorship and leadership roles. We propose that combined application of early engagement of female medical students in radiology, increasing available female mentorship, and increased female visibility in the field will serve as an effective approach toward the complex, multifactorial problem of female underrepresentation in radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 11-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722005","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}
Thomas Stirrat BS , Shankar Thiru BS , Yumin Gao ScM , Caitlyn Tran BS , Gregorio Baek BS , Amy Zhou BS , Margaret E. Greer MS , Jonathan Garner BS , Muhammad Umair MD , Neil Jain DO , Anousheh Sayah MD
{"title":"Gender disparities in authorship: A fifteen-year bibliometric analysis of interventional radiology journals","authors":"Thomas Stirrat BS , Shankar Thiru BS , Yumin Gao ScM , Caitlyn Tran BS , Gregorio Baek BS , Amy Zhou BS , Margaret E. Greer MS , Jonathan Garner BS , Muhammad Umair MD , Neil Jain DO , Anousheh Sayah MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.032","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study explores the evolution of authorship dynamics in Interventional Radiology over a fifteen-year period, with a focus on gender disparities. It aims to illuminate the representation of female authors in high-impact IR journals, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving gender diversity, especially in leadership roles.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A bibliometric analysis was conducted on articles published from 2008 to 2023, systematically assessing trends in female first and last authorships, as well as their overall contribution to total authorship within prominent IR journals.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis revealed a fluctuating trajectory in female authorship. Female first authorship peaked in 2011, followed by a decline through 2012-2013, and subsequently rebounded by 2023. Female last authorship exhibited a similar non-linear pattern, with an initial decline from 2008 to 2013, before gradually increasing in recent years. Overall, the presence of female authors in IR publications has steadily grown, with a notable rise in the proportion of publications featuring female authors and an increase in the average number of female contributors per article by 2023.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite the overall growth in female authorship, significant disparities persist, particularly in senior authorship positions. These findings highlight the need for sustained efforts to address gender inequities in IR, emphasizing the importance of robust policies and support systems to promote women's advancement within the field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 87-91"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721947","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}
Lesley E. Summerville MD, Kaustav Bera MD, Nikhil Ramaiya MD
{"title":"The productivity, participation, and recognition of women in academic radiology: Past, present, and future","authors":"Lesley E. Summerville MD, Kaustav Bera MD, Nikhil Ramaiya MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.029","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite women's early involvement in and contributions to the field of radiology, such as Marie Curie's work in radiation physics and chemistry, women have long remained lacking in their representation among radiologists, including in academics. While many other medical specialties have gradually become more proportionate or even equalized in their gender distribution, radiology continues to exist as a predominately male specialty. In this special topics issue, we aim to explore the landscape of female representation in academic radiology over time, not only in number, but in research productivity, recognition and accolades, and grant and funding reception. We discuss the progress that has been made and factors that have influenced that progress, as well as the crucial role that women currently hold in the field of academic radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 97-101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721949","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}
Jean M Seely MD, FRCPC , Abigail Doherty B Sc. (student) , Mary Beth Bissell MD, FRCPC
{"title":"Breast Imaging: what women & healthcare professionals need to know","authors":"Jean M Seely MD, FRCPC , Abigail Doherty B Sc. (student) , Mary Beth Bissell MD, FRCPC","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.036","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.036","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Women in Radiology should be aware of the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the most common cancer in women. This knowledge is essential to advocate for high quality breast imaging for women, including themselves and their patients. The imaging modalities used in breast imaging have dramatically changed the way in which breast cancer may be diagnosed, and their use affects the stage at which it is diagnosed. Breast cancer may be screen-detected, either with mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast MRI or contrast-enhanced mammography, and is typically diagnosed at stage 1. Incidental detection with Chest CT, abdominal CT or MRI or by PET CT may also lead to a diagnosis of breast cancer. When detected because of symptoms in women who have not undergone routine screening or as an interval cancer in women after a normal screen typically because of the masking effect of dense breast tissue, breast cancer is typically diagnosed at a more advanced stage, stage IIA or greater. A review of the imaging modalities currently used to diagnose breast cancer is provided and includes the advantages and limitations of each modality and the ways to optimize the imaging quality for detection of breast cancer. Up-to-date recommendations aimed to minimize the harms of delayed diagnosis of breast cancer are summarized to improve the health of women in Radiology and their patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 51-64"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721942","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":"#HeForShe in radiology: A toolkit for radiologists","authors":"Lauren E. Burkard-Mandel , Michael A. Wien","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.013","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Gender disparity is an established and ongoing issue in the field of Radiology, with only 25 % of practicing radiologists being female and fewer still women in leadership positions. As men comprise the majority of the profession and leadership positions, male allyship for female radiologists is essential for the establishment of gender equality within the field. Here, a review of the current literature and strategies for male allyship are outlined, meant to serve as a toolkit for #HeforShe advocates in Radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 65-69"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721943","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}
Sarah L. Averill MA, MD , Catherine M. Metz MD , Kirti Magudia MD, PhD , Inas Mohamed MD, MS , Elizabeth J Snyder MD, MMHC , Camila Gadens Zamboni MD , Courtney Tomblinson MD
{"title":"Alleviating radiologists’ childcare woes: A roadmap for the 21st century","authors":"Sarah L. Averill MA, MD , Catherine M. Metz MD , Kirti Magudia MD, PhD , Inas Mohamed MD, MS , Elizabeth J Snyder MD, MMHC , Camila Gadens Zamboni MD , Courtney Tomblinson MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.022","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This manuscript illuminates the need for childcare support for trainees and faculty in the field of radiology, highlighting the essential need for access, affordability, and high-quality childcare services. For over four decades, women radiologists have voiced the challenges of meeting both childcare and professional responsibilities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted systemic inadequacies in the childcare infrastructure, exacerbating the challenges of this long-standing balancing act. The 2022 National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being and the American Medical Association's (AMA) recent resolutions underscore the necessity of affordable, high-quality childcare in recruiting and retaining a diverse healthcare workforce. Despite the recent federal threshold categorizing childcare costs as affordable when they comprise 7% of household income, many families allocate >30% of household income to childcare. Disparities in childcare disproportionately impact women, leading to increased burnout and attrition rates in healthcare. This review explores exemplary childcare initiatives across various economic sectors that demonstrate positive returns on investment and employee retention. The manuscript provides actionable recommendations for radiology departments that can enhance workforce well-being. By addressing childcare needs, the field of radiology can improve the lives of parenting professionals and the patients they serve.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 102-107"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721950","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}
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}