Gender Disparity in Surgery

SOURCE www.npr.org
Despite comprising more than half of medical school graduates, the number of female surgeons remains low. A club at a Kansas medical school provides support and mentorship to address this issue.

Key Points

  • Women make up more than half of medical school graduates but are underrepresented in surgery.
  • The club aims to increase the number of female surgeons through support and mentorship.

Pros

  • The club offers support and mentorship to female medical students interested in surgery.
  • Addresses the gender disparity issue in the field of surgery.