Women Surgeons in the New Millennium

Women are increasingly entering the surgical profession.To assess professional and personal/family life situations, perceptions, and challenges for women vs men surgeons.National survey of American Board of Surgery-certified surgeons.A questionnaire was mailed to all women and men surgeons who were board certified in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, or 2004. Of 3507 surgeons, 895 (25.5%) responded. Among these, 178 (20.3%) were women and 698 (79.7%) were...