Gender-based analysis of pre-residency research productivity among a current United States radiation oncology resident class.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10504-10504
Author(s):  
Shearwood McClelland ◽  
Blair Murphy ◽  
Jerry Jeff Jaboin ◽  
Richard C. Zellars
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Junior Resident ◽  
Female Representation ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Dual Degrees ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Dual Degree ◽  
A Current

10504 Background: The increasing proportion of women in medicine has not been adequately reflected in the gender distribution of residents, particularly in highly competitive subspecialties such as neurosurgery and radiation oncology. The presence of at least one pre-residency peer-reviewed publication (PRP) was found to be associated with future resident choice of academic over private practice career in a recent radiation oncology resident graduating class, with no significant gender difference in the likelihood of having a PRP (McClelland et al., Practical Radiation Oncology 2017). We sought to pursue a gender-based analysis of PRP productivity in a current junior resident class. Methods: A list of radiation oncology residents from the graduating class of 2022 (PGY-2 academic year of 2018-2019) was obtained through internet investigation. In addition to gender, demographics included dual degree status and presence/absence of a PhD. Research productivity was calculated using PRP number, defined as the number of a resident’s publications listed in PubMed (pubmed.gov) through the calendar year of residency application (2016 for the class of 2022), as previously described. Fisher’s exact test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Of 179 residents examined from the 2022 class, 55 (31%) were women, representing a nine percent increase from the resident class of 2016. Four-fifths had at least one PRP, 33% had dual degrees, and 18% had a PhD. These percentages were comparable to their male counterparts, 73% of whom had at least one PRP, 28% who had dual degrees, and 15% who had a PhD. Specific analyses revealed no statistically significant differences by gender in any of these benchmarks (p>0.05). Conclusions: While slower than the overall trend of increased female representation in medicine, the proportion of women in radiation oncology residency has increased by approximately 1.4% per year over a recent six year span. There remain no significant differences in PRP productivity between male and female residents, and there are no significant gender differences in the likelihood of dual degree status or PhD status. Further study will be needed to determine how these findings manifest in career choice following graduation.

scholarly journals Gender-based analysis of pre-residency research productivity among a current United States radiation oncology resident class

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 52-52
Author(s):  
Shearwood McClelland III ◽  
Blair Murphy ◽  
Jerry J. Jaboin ◽  
Richard C. Zellars
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
A Current

Evolution of the prevalence of pre-residency peer-reviewed publications among incoming junior residents

2020 ◽  
pp. postgradmedj-2020-139223
Author(s):  
Shearwood McClelland III ◽  
Blair Murphy ◽  
Jerry J Jaboin ◽  
Richard C Zellars
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
The Past ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Junior Residents

Pre-residency peer-reviewed publications (PRP) have been associated with subsequent resident choice of academic versus private practice career. The evolution of PRP prevalence among radiation oncology resident classes has yet to be examined. A list of radiation oncology residents from the graduating classes of 2016 and 2022 were obtained, and PRP was compiled as the number of publications a resident had listed in PubMed as of the end of the calendar year of residency application. Statistical analysis was conducted using Fisher’s exact test. Analysis of 163 residents from the 2016 class compared with 195 from the 2022 class revealed that the proportion of residents with zero PRP decreased from 46.6% to 23.6% between the 2016 to 2022 classes (p<0.0001), while that of residents with one PRP increased from 17.8% to 19.0% (p>0.05) and with at least two PRP increased from 35.6% to 57.4% (p<0.0001). Residents with a PhD were more likely to have at least two PRP in each class (p<0.0001). As with the class of 2016, there remained no significant difference in PRP by gender for the class of 2022. Over the past six years, PRP has become more prevalent among incoming radiation oncology residents. Residents in the class of 2016 were 180% less likely than the class of 2022 to have at least one PRP, and 60% less likely to have at least two PRP. These findings are indicative of the increasing pressure on medical students to enter residency with a publication background.

scholarly journals Evidence-based practice of stereotactic radiosurgery: Outcomes from an educational course for neurosurgery and radiation oncology residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Swathi Chidambaram ◽  
Sergio W. Guadix ◽  
John Kwon ◽  
Justin Tang ◽  
Amanda Rivera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Stereotactic Radiosurgery ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Senior Faculty ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Before And After

Background: As the field of brain and spine stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) continues to grow, so will the need for a comprehensive evidence base. However, it is unclear to what degree trainees feel properly equipped to use SRS. We assess the perceptions and comfort level reported by neurosurgery and radiation oncology residents concerning the evidence-based practice of SRS. Methods: A continuing medical education (CME) course provided peer-reviewed updates regarding treatment with intracranial and spinal SRS. Presentations were given by neurosurgery and radiation oncology residents with mentorship by senior faculty. To gauge perceptions regarding SRS, attendees were surveyed. Responses before and after the course were analyzed using the Fisher’s exact test in R statistical software. Results: Participants reported the greatest knowledge improvements concerning data registries (P < 0.001) and clinical trials (P = 0.026). About 82% of all (n = 17) radiation oncology and neurosurgery residents either agreed or strongly agreed that a brain and spine SRS rotation would be beneficial in their training. However, only 47% agreed or strongly agreed that one was currently part of their training. In addition, knowledge gains in SRS indications (P = 0.084) and ability to seek collaboration with colleagues (P = 0.084) showed notable trends. Conclusion: There are clear knowledge gaps shared by potential future practitioners of SRS. Specifically, knowledge regarding SRS data registries, indications, and clinical trials offer potential areas for increased educational focus. Furthermore, the gap between enthusiasm for increased SRS training and the current availability of such training at medical institutions must be addressed.

scholarly journals Escherichia coli as uropathogen: antibiotic susceptibility profiling

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Anuja Jha ◽  
Manju Agrawal ◽  
Arvind Neral ◽  
Rajesh Hishikar ◽  
Basant Maheshwari
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Therapy ◽  
Resistance Pattern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Uncomplicated Cystitis

Background: Empirically chosen antibiotics based on the local resistance pattern of uropathogens remain the principle treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI).Methods: Antibiogram of most frequent uropathogen was determined. Based on the antibiogram result, authors compared effectiveness of drugs recommended for UTI by National centre for disease control (NCDC), India, and assessed age and gender based variability in the effectiveness of these drugs.Results: 1278 urine samples were accounted, of which 405 samples showed significant growth. E. coli was the most common uropathogen (n=146, 36%) followed by enterococcus species (31%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (10%). Using McNemar’s test authors found that nitrofurantoin (90% sensitivity) was statistically the most effective drug among drugs recommended by NCDC for uncomplicated cystitis. Furthermore, authors used Fisher’s exact test on adults and paediatrics and found that significant difference in effectiveness was observed for nitrofurantoin (p-value <0.001) and cotrimoxazole (p-value 0.034). Using logistic regression, authors found that with age, effectiveness of ciprofloxacin and cotrimoxazole deteriorate significantly (p-value 0.021 and 0.002 respectively). Additionally, authors observed that cotrimoxazole has significantly better efficacy in males compared to females (p-value 0.022).Conclusions: In accordance with present study, nitrofurantoin can be used as first line treatment for uncomplicated cystitis. Age and gender should be considered while prescribing empirical treatment for UTI. Periodic surveillance should be carried out to identify the on-going pattern of antibiogram to update the guideline for empirical therapy.

Gender-Based Analysis of the Academic Pediatric Radiation Oncology Workforce

2020 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. E12
Author(s):  
Shearwood McClelland ◽  
Christina Huang ◽  
Richard Zellars
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Gender Based

scholarly journals Impact of Step 1 Score Cutoffs on Radiation Oncology Residency Application Pool Diversity

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. S64
Author(s):  
C. Fernandez ◽  
B. Lopez ◽  
M. Folino ◽  
B.E. Leiby ◽  
R.B. Den
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Residency Application

scholarly journals A139 CANADIAN GASTROENTEROLOGY CAREER PATHWAY EXPERIENCES: A GENDER DIVIDE UNDER EXAMINATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 160-161
Author(s):  
N Jawaid ◽  
M Boctor ◽  
J Lomonaco ◽  
N Bollegala
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Paper Copy ◽  
Publishing Research ◽  
Nonparametric Tests ◽  
Female Representation ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Canadian Association ◽  
Career Pathway ◽  
Academic Practices ◽  
Gender Based

Abstract Background The number of Canadian gastroenterologists has been on the rise in the last 20 years but female representation has stayed disproportionately low (30%). Gastroenterology has remained a male dominated subspecialty despite research showing as early as 1990’s that systemic gender-based barriers exist. Aims To determine whether GI career profiles differ between male and female gastroenterologists and understand barriers to career advancement related to gender in order to help shape future interventions to counteract these issues. Methods A 51-question survey was disseminated to gastroenterologists practicing in Canada. Using provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons websites, an electronic survey was sent to GIs with email addresses and a paper copy to those with fax numbers. The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology sent our survey link in their September 2019 membership email. The survey included questions pertaining to personal, professional, financial and practice characteristics of participants. Data was analyzed using SAS statistical program, and descriptive analysis with 95% confidence intervals was used to compare proportions of men and women. Nonparametric tests were used for continuous data. Qualitative thematic analysis was applied for short answer responses. Results Total 98 responses received (14.7% response rate) with 35% female respondents. Majority had adult, urban practices (86%) but males reported significantly more endoscopy time (42% v. 30%) vs. females who spent more time on research (23% v. 10%). Men were more likely to be married and have children than females. Women were more likely to not only have to choose between their marriage and their career, but more chose marriage compared to men specifically taking time off for maternity or childcare needs. Men were more likely to leave childcare predominantly to their spouse whereas women were more likely to share responsibility of childcare with spouse and hired help. Even after adjusting for age, males earned a significantly higher income than females (&gt;$100,000 difference). 40% of men reported a salary over $600,000, compared to only 4% of women. Several gender-based biases were cited by females during their staff GI career: receiving less recognition for their work, challenging relationships with senior colleagues and support staff, inferior promotion opportunity, more difficulty publishing research and having their competency challenged by peers. Conclusions This survey shows that there are still many differences in the Canadian GI career pathway experience based on gender. Female GIs are disproportionately negatively affected in their clinical and academic practices, renumeration and work-life balance. Understanding these disparities is the first step towards remedying gender inequality in GI workplace culture. Funding Agencies None

Are there sex biases in standardized tests of radiation oncology knowledge?

1997 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 2722-2727 ◽  
Author(s):  
E C Halperin ◽  
G J Broadwater
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Tests ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pass Rates ◽  
Board Examination ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Written Examination

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Recent studies have identified biases directed against women in standardized tests. We tested for the existence of such biases in the American College of Radiology (ACR) In-Training Examination in Radiation Oncology and the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Written Radiation Oncology Board Examination. MATERIALS AND METHODS Our request to the ABR to permit us to study performance on their examinations, as a function of sex, was refused. We obtained scores, through the cooperation of six academic radiation oncology departments, for residents-in-training taking the in-service examination and candidates taking the written board examination for the first time. Test results for 1984 to 1995 were blinded as to name, but not sex or institution of training. For the in-service examination, scores are reported as percentiles normalized to the year of training. The effect of multiple scores for the same resident was assessed using a repeated-measures analysis of variance. Residents were nested within each sex/institution combination and crossed with training year and calendar year. The effects of three factors (sex, institution, and year the examination was taken) on the results of the biology, physics, and clinical sections were evaluated with an analysis of variance. The interactions of sex with institution and year were included to determine the scope of the sex effect. For the board examination, scores are reported as percentiles, as well as an overall pass/ fail outcome. An analyses of variance was performed similar to that used for the in-service examination. In addition, Fisher's exact test and logistic regression were used to analyze overall outcome (pass/fail). RESULTS We obtained data for 79 residents (48 men and 31 women, 1.54:1) who took the in-service examinations 165 times. Sixty-two residents (41 men and 21 women, 1.95:1) had an initial sitting for the ABR written examination. On the in-service examination, for the biology, physics, and clinical subsections, calendar year, training year, and sex did not have a significant effect on examinees scores. Institution of training had a significant effect (P < .02) on the scores in biology and physics. The total in-service examination scores were not significantly influenced by calendar year, training year, or sex. Institution of training has a strong influence on overall score (P = .03) and the interaction of sex with training year is near significance level (P = .06). The power for our statistical tests ranged from 0.88 to 0.99. On the board examination, sex, institution of training, year the examination was taken, and interaction of sex with year or sex with institution of training did not have a significant effect on test scores. Pass rates were 90% for men versus 81% for women (P = .43). CONCLUSION Sex did not significantly influence the results of the in-service examination or the written board examination. Institution of training is the strongest influence on the results of the in-service examination.

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