Catalyzing Increased Representation of Women in Radiology: Role of Radiology Interest Groups
Radiology Interest Groups (RIGs) in medical education are a catalyst for enhancing the appeal of the discipline and catapulting professional development of medical students. Despite the growing number of women amongst medical school graduates, a significant gender disparity persists in radiology, partly due to obstacles including limited exposure, lack of role models and mentors. This article evaluates the role of RIGs in bridging the gender gap and highlights the challenges women medical students face and proposes targeted initiatives to promote their participation in RIGs.
Authors
- Aleena Malik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3841-1019)
- Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0098-2422)
- Sonali Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3803-0507)
- Faisal Khosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5681-7683)
- Charlotte J. Yong‐Hing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5014-1651)
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- BC Cancer Agency (CA)
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Vancouver General Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
- Published
- 2024-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.018
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.93
Funders
- Michael Smith Health Research BC