Medscape, a medical news website, surveyed 17,461 U.S. physicians in more than 30 specialties from Oct. 4, 2019, through Feb. 10.
Here are 10 medical specialties with the lowest percentage of female physicians:
● Urology: 10 percent
● Orthopedics: 11 percent
● Plastic surgery: 16 percent
● Cardiology: 16 percent
● Pulmonary medicine: 17 percent
● Radiology: 21 percent
● Gastroenterology: 22 percent
● Otolaryngology: 22 percent
● Anesthesiology: 22 percent
● Emergency medicine: 25 percent
More articles on rankings and ratings:
20 largest healthcare companies in the world
10 states needing most financial help due to pandemic
10 cities most, least likely to bounce back from pandemic, per Moody’s Analytics
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.