Beyond the scope: a global perspective on gender disparity among advanced endoscopists

Background: Women remain underrepresented in advanced endoscopy. Factors such as ergonomics, concerns over radiation exposure, and traditional family roles have been identified as barriers in prior studies. To date, no published study has surveyed potential reasons for this at an international level. We aimed to assess factors that may contribute to poor uptake of advanced endoscopy training among women on a global scale. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was designed by the mentees of the inaugural Women in Endoscopy Mentorship Program, including questions on demographics, endoscopy, family, wellbeing, mentorship, and leadership. This was shared via social media and professional networks. Results: < 0.001). Conclusion: Family responsibilities and perception of gender bias remain significant barriers to a career in advanced endoscopy for women worldwide.

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Endoscopy
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2026-04-07
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https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2839-7450
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Diversity and Career in Medicine
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Beyond the scope: a global perspective on gender disparity among advanced endoscopists

Daniela Tabacelia, Cesare Hassan, Didintle Mokgoko, Belén Martinez-Moreno et al.
Endoscopy
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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Beyond the scope: a global perspective on gender disparity among advanced endoscopists

Daniela Tabacelia, Cesare Hassan, Didintle Mokgoko, Belén Martinez-Moreno, Jennifer Merten, A. Repici, Marianna Arvanitakis, Clara Benedetta Conti, Amrita Sethi, María Pellisé, Roberta Maselli, Susanne O'Reilly, Malina Wiesand, Hadil Layka, Hugh Mulcahy, Nada El-Domiaty, Irina-Gabriela Diaconu, Morenike Adedoyin Osundina, Preetha M Thomas
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Abstract

Background: Women remain underrepresented in advanced endoscopy. Factors such as ergonomics, concerns over radiation exposure, and traditional family roles have been identified as barriers in prior studies. To date, no published study has surveyed potential reasons for this at an international level. We aimed to assess factors that may contribute to poor uptake of advanced endoscopy training among women on a global scale. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was designed by the mentees of the inaugural Women in Endoscopy Mentorship Program, including questions on demographics, endoscopy, family, wellbeing, mentorship, and leadership. This was shared via social media and professional networks. Results: < 0.001). Conclusion: Family responsibilities and perception of gender bias remain significant barriers to a career in advanced endoscopy for women worldwide.

Endoscopy
Central DuPage Hospital (US), Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE), Humanitas University (IT), Cairo University (EG), National University of Ireland (IE), University of Basel (CH), University of the Witwatersrand (ZA), University College Hospital, Ibadan (NG), University Hospital Foundation (CA), Departament de Salut (ES), Emergency University (US), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Brugmann (BE), Helios Klinikum Krefeld (DE), University Hospital Münster (DE), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (ES), St. Vincent's University Hospital (IE), Mediclinic City Hospital (AE), Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Doctor Balmis (ES), IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
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Diversity and Career in Medicine
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