The study found that the number of orthopedic residents who are women has increased slightly over the past few years, although a survey in 2009 showed that all other surgical specialties — except cardiothoracic surgery — have a higher percentage of women than orthopedics.
While lifestyle issues is a commonly cited reason for the lack of female orthopedic surgeons, the study found that lifestyle issues are an equal deterrent among male and female medical students when deciding whether to specialize in orthopedics. Additional studies conclude that male and female surgical residents, fellows and surgeons indicated the same needs and priorities.
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