Understanding Gender Differences Among Medical Students When Choosing Radiology as a Medical Specialty

摘要

Rationale and Objectives: Women continue to be under represented in diagnostic radiology. According to the Association of American Medical College's 2016 Physician Specialty Data Report, women made up only 25% of the field of diagnostic radiology in 2015. Our investigation centered on determining how factors influencing specialty choices differ for female medical students planning to pursue a residency in radiology versus other specialties. We also examined gender differences for male and female students choosing radiology.