Does the current oral and maxillofacial surgery training pathway disadvantage female trainees?

Women make up a minority of OMFS consultants and trainees. The long training pathway has been highlighted as a barrier for prospective applicants. Maternity leave and less than full-time training extend time in training. Efforts to streamline and shorten the training pathway will help ensure the div...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2020-12, Vol.58 (10), p.1338-1339
Main Author: Al Asaadi, Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
diversity
education
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Surgery, Oral
Surveys and Questionnaires
training
women in surgery
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Summary:Women make up a minority of OMFS consultants and trainees. The long training pathway has been highlighted as a barrier for prospective applicants. Maternity leave and less than full-time training extend time in training. Efforts to streamline and shorten the training pathway will help ensure the diversity and inclusivity of OMFS.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.06.034