Medical school research ranking is associated with gender inequality in MSTP application rates

Medical school research ranking is associated with gender inequality in MSTP application rates

Abstract Background The number of female trainees in MD and biomedical PhD programs has reached near parity with their male counterparts for several years. However, a gender disparity persists for enrollment in Medical Scientist Research Programs (MSTPs). Several studies suggest women underestimate...

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Main Authors: Caitlin J. Bowen, Calvin J. Kersbergen, Olive Tang, Andrea Cox, Mary Catherine Beach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
MSTP
Gender inequality
Medical school applications
MD-PhD
Academic medicine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-018-1306-z

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