Addressing gender in gastroenterology: opportunities for change

Although gastroenterology has historically been populated by men, women continue to join the field in increasing numbers. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 82.4% of all gastroenterologists are men, whereas 25% to 30% of gastroenterology trainees are women (Fig. 1). 1 Association of American Medical CollegesTable B-3: total U.S. medical school enrollment by race/ethnicity and sex, 2014-2015 through 2018-2019. Association...