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Gender Equity in Medical Leadership

Gender Equity in Medical Leadership
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Author(s): Lizzie Chandra (Health Education England Yorkshire and the Humber, UK), Candice L. Downey (University of Leeds, UK), Hafdis S. Svavarsdottir (University of Leeds, UK), Helen Skinner (Health Education England Yorkshire and the Humber, UK)and Alastair L. Young (Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, UK)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 16
Source title: Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8592-4.ch008

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Abstract

Female representation in medicine is increasing, however women make up only a small percentage of senior roles in the NHS. Only 36% of consultants are female with wide variation between specialties ranging from 12% of surgeons to over half of paediatricians, gynaecologists, and directors of public health. Women comprise 77% of the NHS workforce and account for 44% of chief executives of all NHS Trusts and 47% of executive directors. This chapter analyses the role of women as leaders within the medical world and compares the representation of women in senior leadership roles within medicine and other parallel, male-dominated working environments. Alternative forms of leadership such as mentoring, coaching, and sponsorship are also considered.

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