Gender equity in Critical Care Medicine. How much have we progressed? - Critical Care Science (CCS)

INTRODUCTION

The medical field has historically been male-dominated, particularly in specialties like surgery, anesthesia, and critical care medicine. Although women now enroll in medical school at rates equal to or even higher than men, gender equity in the medical profession remains elusive. Women are still significantly underrepresented in leadership positions, especially in academic medicine and specific specialties,^(,) as conference speakers, authors, peer reviewers, and guideline panel members.^(-) The gender gap in critical care medicine practice remains significant and is even more prominent in academia despite the efforts made in recent years to reduce it.⁽⁾ However, to what degree have these efforts truly advanced gender equity within the critical care medicine workforce? What real advancement have we made in this field in recent years?

This viewpoint article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in improving gender equity within critical care medicine and to critically examine areas in which gender disparities remain prevalent, including pay gaps, leadership roles, research leadership, and funding.

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