Gender Differences in Pediatric Orthopaedics: What Are the Implications for the Future Workforce?

Although the number of women in surgical specialties has increased dramatically over the past two decades, little research exists regarding how a surgeon’s gender impacts job selection and practice models. Because the number of women specializing in pediatric orthopaedics continues to increase, it is important to understand how one’s gender affects practice choices and how this may affect the future workforce.