Time, Effort, and Gender Disparities in Perceptions of Advancement Among Faculty in U.S. Medical Schools

• In Event: 63.085 - Poster Session 13
  In Poster Session: 63.085-5 - Poster Session: Faculty, Curriculum, and Teaching

Abstract

Gender differences in distribution of effort across mission areas of medical schools and perceptions of collegial respect for efforts to balance work-life responsibilities were analyzed to see if they mediated gender differences in perceptions about opportunities for faculty advancement. Results show that among medical school faculty not oriented toward patient care, women were more likely than men to report dissatisfaction with advancement. While small gender differences relating to time at work exist, they do not account for gender disparities in this satisfaction. Rather, a fair amount of this gender disparity is accounted for by gender disparities in perceptions of respect from colleagues regarding efforts to balance work life responsibilities. These findings add to a framework of understanding of faculty work-life.

Authors

• Sarah A. Bunton, Association of American Medical Colleges

• Emory Morrison, Association of American Medical Colleges

• Christine Qi Liu, Association of American Medical Colleges

• Valerie Dandar, Association of American Medical Colleges